Bill · S. 66· Senate(119-S-66)
Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Eric Schmitt
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act," seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code. It specifically targets the Inspector General Act of 1978. The goal is to instruct Inspectors General to report certain information to Congress. This includes details regarding communications between government establishments and various internet service providers. The bill aims to increase oversight of interactions involving content moderation and user data.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates that Inspectors General provide detailed descriptions of government communications with internet service and information content providers to Congress.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+3
The bill increases transparency regarding government communications with content providers, which can serve as a check on potential government influence over speech.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+2
By requiring reporting on communications involving user content and data algorithms, the bill provides oversight into how government entities interact with personal data systems.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Oversight of Government Interactions: By requiring a detailed description of communications between government establishments and internet service providers, the bill provides Congress with more information regarding these interactions (Section 2).
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Transparency Regarding Content Moderation: The bill mandates reporting on communications regarding content moderation, which could provide clarity on how the government interacts with providers regarding user content (Section 2, paragraph 23, subparagraph A).
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Insight into Data and Algorithms: The requirement to report on communications related to data inputs, algorithms, and modeling processes could provide a clearer picture of government involvement with technology tools (Section 2, paragraph 23, subparagraph C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Privacy Rights+2Increases Federal Power+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- 1/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate