S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act, advanced out of committee on September 16, 2026.
S. 4749 — JAWBONE Act
What it does
This bill creates a federal lawsuit right against government officials who pressure broadcasters, social media platforms, and AI systems to remove, alter, or suppress lawful speech. It defines 'coercion' broadly—including tone, regulatory authority, and threats of adverse action—and establishes a public portal where agencies must log all communications with these platforms about content moderation, with summaries posted online and full records available to Congress.
Quorum's transparency scan gave JAWBONE Act a high transparency warning.
What happens next
S. 4749 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Ted Cruz. Cosponsored by Ron Wyden.
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