Bill would force agencies to disclose past content takedown requests
In committeeH.R. 9133Latest action
Sponsor: Scott Perry · Representative · PA
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Official title: Accountability for Government Censorship Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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Federal agencies would have to report five years of requests to social media platforms to remove or restrict lawful content.
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What does this do?
The bill would require federal agencies to review the past five years and document any employee communications asking social media platforms to remove content, add warning labels, or restrict a user's access. Agencies must detail the office and person involved, legal authority cited, platform contacted, reason for the request, and the outcome. OMB would compile these agency reports into a mostly public report for House and Senate committees.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects federal agencies and employees who communicate with tech and social media platforms, including those in public health, national security, or election-related roles. It also affects committees and agency , who would review compliance.
Why does it matter?
The requirement would create new documentation and reporting obligations for agencies, along with oversight consequences for those found non-compliant. It aims to give Congress and the public more visibility into government involvement in content moderation decisions.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 3, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jun 3, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.