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Press ReleaseNeutral2026-08-20

Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information

James A. Himes
James A. Himes
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This press release from Representative James A. Himes (D-CT) was published on 2026-08-20 and titled "Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Gov".

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Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information

Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee (FSC), introduced the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, a bill that would bar social media companies from offering faster, subscription-based access to government employees’ accounts that communicate material information. He was joined by five FSC members: Representatives Brad [ ] The post Himes Leads Financial Services Dems in Introducing Bill to Bar Social Media Companies from Selling Advance Access to Government Information first appeared on Congressman Jim Himes .
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