Platform Interoperability and Portability Act
This bill requires social media platforms with over 50 million US users to implement interoperability APIs allowing users to communicate across platforms and data portability standards allowing users to transfer their content, connections, and history to competing services.
Discussion (10)
Mixed feelings. The goal is right but there are simpler ways to achieve the same outcome with less bureaucracy.
I appreciate the ambition but this tries to solve too many problems at once. Could we narrow the scope?
I'd like to see an amendment adding transparency requirements — the public deserves to know how money is spent.
Funding levels should be adjusted for inflation and regional cost differences.
Adjust funding for inflation and regional costs
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Section 5(a) amended: "Funding adjusted annually per CPI, with regional cost-of-living adjustments per BLS data."
I support the intent but worry about the implementation timeline. Can we add a phased rollout?
This is a bipartisan issue both sides should agree on. Let's not let perfect be the enemy of good.
Concerned about unintended consequences. Has anyone modeled what happens if this interacts badly with existing law?
Mixed feelings. The goal is right but there are simpler ways to achieve the same outcome with less bureaucracy.
I propose adding a sunset clause so Congress must reauthorize after evaluating effectiveness.
Add 5-year sunset clause with evaluation
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New Section 12: "Act expires 5 years after enactment unless reauthorized. GAO evaluation report due at 4 years."
We need stronger enforcement provisions with real penalties for non-compliance.
Strengthen enforcement provisions
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New Section 8: "Violations subject to civil penalties of $10,000+ per day. Enforcing agency authorized to conduct audits and investigations."