House Republicans are addressing issues and concerns that the dems never acknowledge. Recently, they passed a bill to protect free speech and demanded a report on Silicon Valley Bank’s operations.
House Republicans Pass Bill to Ban Federal Officials from Pressuring Tech Platforms on Content
The House of Representatives has approved a bill that would prohibit federal officials from pressuring social media companies to remove or manipulate content. The bill passed with overwhelming support from Democrats and Republicans and is intended to protect free speech on social media platforms…
The bill is known as the “Stopping the Censorship, Restoring the First Amendment, Protecting Speech, and Preventing Digital Censorship Act.” It would prevent federal officials from using their authority to influence the content moderation policies of social media platforms. The bill’s sponsors argue that the government should not be in the business of regulating speech… and that doing so would violate the First Amendment.
Supporters of the bill argue that:
- Social media companies have become de facto censors
- Social media companies’ actions have a significant impact on public discourse
Moreover, supporters point to instances where social media companies have removed or flagged content that they believe is harmful or offensive… but which others believe is protected speech. The bill’s sponsors say that federal officials should not be able to pressure these companies to remove or alter content that they disagree with…
Opponents of the bill argue that it would limit the government’s ability to protect national security and public safety. They say that the bill would:
- Prevent federal officials from working with social media companies to remove content that promotes terrorism
- Hate speech or other forms of violence
They also argue that social media companies have a responsibility to ensure that their platforms are not used to spread false information or propaganda and that the bill would prevent them from doing so…
House Republicans Demand Biden to Answer Chinese Ties to Collapsed Silicon Valley Bank
House Republicans also call on President Biden to answer questions about potential ties between Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)…
A letter signed by 44 GOP lawmakers was sent to the president, requesting a briefing on the issue.
SVB is a bank that provides financial services to technology and innovation-focused businesses… including many startups in Silicon Valley. The letter:
- Claims that the bank’s operations in China could put it at risk of being influenced by the CCP… potentially leading to the transfer of sensitive technology or data to China
- Cites reports of SVB receiving funding from Chinese entities
- Suggests that the bank’s ties to China could be used to advance the CCP’s interests
The lawmakers are calling for a detailed report on the bank’s operations and its ties to China… as well as any steps being taken to mitigate potential risks.
Moreover, lawmakers also demand the Biden administration take action to address the issues. This includes:
- Conducting a review of SVB’s operations
- Considering sanctions against the bank if necessary
They argue that the potential threat to national security posed by SVB’s ties to China is a matter of great concern and requires immediate attention…
The Biden administration has not yet responded to the letter… but the lawmakers continue to press for answers on this important issue. They say that the potential risks posed by SVB’s ties to China are too great to ignore, and that action must be taken to ensure that American technology and innovation are protected from foreign influence and theft…
