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HI HR160

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/12/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gene Ward

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to curb Big Tech companies' influence on First Amendment rights and hold them accountable for censorship practices.

  • Cites a Pew Research Center study showing 73 percent of American adults believe social media sites intentionally censor political viewpoints.

  • Calls on Congress to review existing law, including the Sherman Antitrust Act, and enact legislation prohibiting Big Tech companies from censoring First Amendment-protected speech.

  • Supports free and fair access to information and opposes de-platforming practices by social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, and all Hawaii State Legislators.

Legislative Description

Urging Congress To Curb Big Tech's Censorship.

Last Action

Referred to HET, JHA, referral sheet 25

3/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Higher Education & Technology3/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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