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Blackburn Introduced Amendments Aimed at Taking on Big Tech

Press Release

Date: Aug. 11, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Technology and Communication Government Budget and Spending

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced amendments to Bernie's Budget to protect consumers from Big Tech.

"Big Tech is gaining increasing control over our work, school, and healthcare platforms," said Senator Blackburn. "However, the companies--often ruled by malign actors--operate with a reckless disregard for consumer wellbeing. My efforts were aimed at amending Bernie's $4.2 trillion budget to promote accountability, strengthen online privacy, and evaluate mental health impacts for Americans."

Senator Blackburn Introduced Amendments To:

* Re-institute domestic bans on Chinese government-sponsored apps TikTok and WeChat.

* Conduct economic analysis of privacy harms.

* Fund National Science Foundation research on major social media platform censorship and its sociological impact.


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