Legislative Hub
The Legislative Hub is a one-stop-shop for information on federal legislation dealing with the role of technology and social media platforms in politics.
For each bill, the Legislative Hub provides: the bill’s name, a link to the official page in the Library of Congress, sponsors, cosponsors, summary, and status. Decode Democracy monitors all the bills in the Hub. Depending on the circumstances, Decode Democracy may also issue an official statement voicing opposition or support for a specific bill. For more info about Decode Democracy’s position, contact Viviana Padelli at viviana@decode.org
The Legislative Hub is led by former Federal Election Commission chair Ann Ravel. For press inquiries, please contact Alec Saslow at alec@decode.org
Bills
For the People Act of 2021
Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD)
- Accountability
- Federal Election Commission
- Foreign Interference
- Microtargeting
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
- Accountability
- Federal Election Commission
- Foreign Interference
- Microtargeting
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
Invest in Our Democracy Act of 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME)
- Safety
21st Century FREE Speech Act
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN)
- Section 230
ACCESS Act: Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching Act
Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA) and Burgess Owens (R-UT)
- Market Power
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act of 2021
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)
- Algorithms
Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act of 2021
Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA)
- Algorithms
- Transparency
American Choice and Innovation Online Act
Reps. David Cicilline (D-RI) and Lance Gooden (R-TX)
- Market Power
AOC Act: Abandoning Online Censorship Act
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX)
- Section 230
CASE-IT Act: Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC), Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), and Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
- Section 230
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
- Kids Online
- Privacy
Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- Section 230
Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Market Power
COVID-19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
- COVID-19 disinformation
- Safety
COVID-19 Disinformation Research and Reporting Act of 2021
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-VA)
- COVID-19 disinformation
- Safety
Cyber Defense National Guard Act
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)
- Safety
DISCLOSE Act of 2021: Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act of 2021
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
- Federal Election Commission
- Foreign Interference
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
DISCLOSE ACT OF 2021: Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2021
Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Federal Election Commission
- Foreign Interference
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
Ending Platform Monopolies Act
Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Lance Gooden (R-TX)
- Market Power
For the People Act of 2021
Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Chuck Schumer (D-NY)
- Accountability
- Deepfakes & Cheap Fakes
- Federal Election Commission
- Foreign Interference
- Microtargeting
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act
Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC), Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL), and Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX)
- Section 230
Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021
Reps. Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
- Market Power
Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Market Power
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY)
- Accountability
- Algorithms
- Coordinated Influence
- Foreign Interference
- Safety
Platform Competition Opportunity Act of 2021
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO)
- Market Power
Protect Speech Act
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH)
- Section 230
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
Rep. Tom Malinowsi (D-NJ) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA)
- Algorithms
- Section 230
Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act
Rep. Scott DesJarlais (R-TN)
- Section 230
Social Media DATA Act
Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL)
- Accountability
- Microtargeting
- Online Political Communications
- Transparency
State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act of 2021
Rep. Ken Buck (R-CO), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), and Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Market Power
APP Act: Adversarial Platform Prevention Act of 2021
Sen. Rubio, Marco (R-FL)
- Privacy
- Section 230
BROWSER Act of 2021: Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly Act of 2021
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Privacy
- Transparency
Bust Up Big Tech Act
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)
- Market Power
CAMRA Act: Children and Media Research Advancement Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), and Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA)
- Kids Online
CAMRA Act: Children and Media Research Advancement Act
Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA)
- Kids Online
Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act of 2021
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)
- Privacy
Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
Data Care Act of 2021
Sen. Schatz, Brian (D-HI)
- Privacy
Data Protection Act of 2021
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
- Privacy
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Rep. Nadler, Jerrold (D-NY-10) and Rep. Lofgren, Zoe (D-CA-19)
- Privacy
Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
Sen. Wyden, Ron (D-OR), Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] and Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
- Privacy
Future of Local News Act
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Journalism
Future of Local News Act
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX)
- Journalism
Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA)
- Privacy
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Journalism
- Market Power
Journalism Competition and Preservation Act
Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Journalism
- Market Power
Mind Your Own Business Act of 2021
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Privacy
No Social Media Accounts for Terrorists or State Sponsors of Terrorism Act of 2021
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-6), Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN-3), and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC-2)
- Foreign Interference
Online Consumer Protection Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL)
- Section 230
PACT Act: Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sen. John Thune (R-SD)
- Accountability
- Section 230
- Transparency
PROTECT Kids Act: Preventing Real Online Threats Endangering Children Today Act
Rep. Walberg, Tim (R-MI) and Rep. Rush, Bobby L. (D-IL)
- Privacy
Protecting Personal Health Data Act
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN) and Sen. Murkowski, Lisa (R-AK)
- Privacy
Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA)
- Privacy
Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard (D-CT)
- Privacy
SAFE DATA Act: Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act
Sen. Wicker, Roger (R-MS)
- Privacy
SAFE TECH Act: Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act
Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA)
- Section 230
See Something, Say Something Online Act of 2021
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)
- Section 230
SMARTWATCH Data Act: Stop Marketing And Revealing The Wearables And Trackers Consumer Health Data Act
Sen. Cassidy, Bill (R-LA) and Sen. Rosen, Jacky (D-NV)
- Privacy
Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2021
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy (D-MN), Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
- Privacy
Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act
Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN)
- Section 230
TEAM ACT: Tougher Enforcement Against Monopolies Act
Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
- Market Power
Trust-Busting for the Twenty-First Century Act
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO)
- Market Power
