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Steve Lynch: “Absent a robust national security exception, H.R. 140 will significantly deter Federal employees from taking actions…”

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
Absent a robust national security exception, H.R. 140 will significantly deter Federal employees from taking actions within their official duties to work with social media platforms and other relevant private sector entities to address the myriad national security threats stemming from ongoing foreign malign influence operations.
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Steve Lynch
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Lynch warns that the bill could hinder Federal employees' collaboration with social media on security issues.

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