Progressive groups like Free Press expressed concern that certain provisions in the legislation would make it more difficult for platforms to combat disinformation.
Free Press and others are concerned that a provision in the bill is overly broad and would prevent companies from removing harmful content from their platforms.
Free Press and others have argued that tech companies should pay more in taxes, with some of those tax revenues earmarked for support of quality journalism.
Pressure is mounting on the Senate to confirm nominees for positions at two of the federal government’s top agencies with control over broadband and data privacy.