JAWBONE Act

This bill would make it illegal for federal agencies, officers, or employees to coerce, or try to coerce, broadcasters, online services, or artificial intelligence providers into adding, changing, or removing lawful speech. People harmed, including users whose content is affected, and state attorneys general could sue in federal court for damages and court orders, but not punitive damages. Lawful investigations, law enforcement that does not violate the First Amendment, warrants, and directions about the government's own official use of a service would be exempt. Federal agencies would have to log their communications with these companies about content and send them at least every 120 days to a White House science office, which would post summaries on a public, searchable website and run a complaint process for companies. Agency inspectors general would audit compliance at least every 2 years.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Ted Cruz Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors