It is the bipartisan BEAD Program, more than any bill on today's agenda, that will be responsible for closing the digital divide.

Much like dig-once, I really think this type of colocation can speed broadband deployment.

I think about the bipartisan work on commonsense dig-once policies led by Congresswoman Eshoo.

Access to reliable high-speed internet is essential in our increasingly digital society, and I'm proud of the work this committee has done to bridge the digital divide in America.

Social media and online platforms have shown consistent success in preventing many forms of objectionable content.

I believe the central tenant is flawed. Modern platforms consciously promote some speech over others.

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Section 230 needs to be reformed, and I am ready to get to work.

I am especially committed to demanding transparency from large platforms about the algorithms that shape our online interactions.

Make no mistake, the Chinese Government represents a real and immediate threat.

This bill would require online platforms to publish annual public reports detailing their content moderation practices.