Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today called on Alphabet, Meta, X, and TikTok to brief the Committee on their moderation policies regarding the spread of illegal content posted by Hamas to glorify their human rights abuses.

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House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers is calling for a briefing from social media companies on content moderation policies regarding the spread of "illegal content" posted by Hamas amid the deadly terror attacks in Israel.

McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., sent requests to government affairs representatives for Alphabet, Meta, X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok to brief committee staff by Oct. 20.

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Chair Rodgers released the following statement:

“I’m calling on Big Tech companies to brief the Energy and Commerce Committee on how they are enforcing their moderation policies and community standards surrounding the war in Israel. Big Tech must take its responsibility seriously to expose the world to the pure evil of Hamas terrorists and to make sure their platforms aren’t breeding grounds for more terrorist activity. Specifically, these companies must provide transparency and answers for how they are monitoring and removing illegal content posted by Hamas for recruitment, to spread propaganda, to livestream murders and the torture of hostages, and to organize more terrorist activities.  

“This is an urgent matter and we expect full transparency from Big Tech. We continue to pray for peace, protection, and justice for Israel.”