Tag: #legislation

Congress Clears Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, Sending Bill to President

Congress approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, pairing supply measures with new limits on large investors; bill now awaits presidential signature.

#housing, #congress, #bipartisan, #legislation

Senators Introduce Bipartisan 'JAWBONE' Act to Let People Sue Over Government Pressure on Platforms

Cruz and Wyden's JAWBONE Act would let people sue federal agencies for coercing platforms to suppress lawful speech and require agencies to log contacts with intermediaries.

#freespeech, #technology, #legislation, #transparency

New York Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Labels and Human Review for AI-Generated News

Lawmakers passed the NY FAIR News Act requiring clear labels and human editorial review for news substantially created by generative AI; it now awaits Gov. Hochul.

#ai, #journalism, #newyork, #legislation

Duma to review bill that would curtail passports, assets and services for exiled Russians

Human Rights Watch says Russia’s Duma will review a draft law on May 26 to deny passports, freeze assets and block services for exiled critics.

#russia, #humanrights, #exile, #legislation

Senate’s GUARD Act Narrows Focus to AI Companions, Raising Privacy Concerns

Revised GUARD Act targets AI companions but privacy groups warn identity-linked age checks could create surveillance risks and block access for some youth.

#ai, #legislation, #privacy, #child-safety

California Bill Would Bar Children Under 16 From Social Media, Require State Age Verification

California’s A.B. 1709 would bar under-16s from social media, tie age checks to the state’s Digital Age Assurance Act and impose fines for violations.

#california, #socialmedia, #privacy, #legislation

Lula Sends Bill to Cut Brazil’s Workweek to 40 Hours, End Widespread 6×1 Schedules

Lula sent Congress a bill to cut Brazil’s workweek to 40 hours and end common six‑days‑on/one‑day‑off schedules, sparking a fast‑track fight over costs and labor rights.

#brazil, #labor, #workweek, #lula, #legislation