{"id":2059475,"date":"2023-10-08T05:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T09:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/changes-in-big-tech-policy-are-coming-with-new-house-speaker\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T05:14:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T09:14:19","slug":"changes-in-big-tech-policy-are-coming-with-new-house-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/changes-in-big-tech-policy-are-coming-with-new-house-speaker\/","title":{"rendered":"New House speaker brings forthcoming shifts in Big Tech policy."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchanges-in-big-tech-policy-are-coming-with-new-house-speaker%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2059475&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Change in Speaker of the House: A Stronger Push Against Big Tech<\/h2>\n<p>The recent\u200d change\u2063 in speaker of the House has ignited \u2062a \u2063renewed vigor in Congress\u200d to rein in Big Tech and safeguard against conservative censorship. With two\u2063 leading candidates vying to \u200breplace Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as House speaker, the\u200d stage is set for \u2064a potential shift in technology policy.<\/p>\n<h3>The Leading House Speaker Candidates \u2063and Their Stances<\/h3>\n<p>Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair \u200bof \u200cthe Judiciary Committee, and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) have emerged as the frontrunners in the race. Both candidates have demonstrated a stronger commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vp-harris-warns-red-states-we-will-show-them\/\" title=\"VP Harris Warns Red States: \u2018We Will Show Them\u2019\">taking legislative action<\/a> against Big \u2063Tech compared to McCarthy&#8217;s \u2063tenure.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a closer look at where these candidates stand on key\u200d technology policy issues:<\/p>\n<h3>Scalise and Jordan&#8217;s Common\u200d Ground<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Both Scalise and Jordan share skepticism towards the Federal Trade Commission, particularly under Chairwoman Lina Khan, a vocal critic of Big\u200d Tech giants like Amazon. They align with the &#8220;hipster antitrust&#8221; movement, which advocates for a\u2062 more critical approach to corporate concentration and income inequality.<\/li>\n<li>When it comes to censorship, both candidates have shown a skeptical stance towards Big Tech. They\u200c have\u200d actively participated in\u200d hearings,\u200c grilling the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook, and Google.<\/li>\n<li>They also support \u2064the reform \u200bof Section 230, a provision in the Communications Act \u200bthat shields websites from\u2063 liability for third-party\u2063 content. Scalise and \u200cJordan argue that this protection \u200cenables Big Tech companies to evade accountability for their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/what-you-need-to-know-about-section-230-and-potential-social-media-reforms\/\" title=\"What You Need To Know About Section 230 And Potential Social Media Reforms\">content moderation decisions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scalise and Jordan&#8217;s Contrasting Approaches<\/h3>\n<p>While Scalise has focused on privacy and telecom-oriented legislation, Jordan has used his position as \u200dJudiciary \u2062Committee chairman to scrutinize Big Tech&#8217;s communication with federal \u200bagencies\u2062 regarding COVID-19-related content censorship.\u200c Jordan&#8217;s emphasis has been more on speech rather than antitrust or\u200c company size.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Jordan has occasionally clashed with fellow conservatives in\u200c the House GOP conference \u200bwho advocate\u2063 for breaking up \u2063Big Tech companies due to their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/big-tech-to-ban-parler-over-lack-of-content-moderation\/\" title=\"Big tech to ban Parler over lack of content moderation\">content moderation policies<\/a>.\u200d He\u2064 even opposed the antitrust efforts of Rep.\u2063 Ken Buck (R-CO), a prominent Big Tech critic.<\/p>\n<h3>Exploring Alternative Options<\/h3>\n<p>Although Scalise\u2062 and \u2062Jordan are considered the top contenders for the speaker position, other possibilities have been suggested. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) proposed former President Donald Trump as an option,\u200d given his strong criticism of Big Tech. However, Trump\u2064 has declined the role. Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), the\u2062 current head \u200cof the Republican Study Committee, is also in the running, but his focus on technology policy has\u2063 been limited.<\/p>\n<h3>McCarthy&#8217;s Complex Relationship with Big\u200c Tech<\/h3>\n<p>McCarthy&#8217;s history with tech companies can be described as \u200ca &#8220;love-hate&#8221; relationship. While he initially promised to confront Big Tech \u2063through repealing Section 230 and enhancing antitrust enforcement, his \u200befforts were largely \u2062driven by Jordan. McCarthy&#8217;s close\u200d ties to Big Tech, including his advisors&#8217; connections and significant donations from tech companies, have drawn scrutiny\u2063 from conservatives.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u200c race for House speaker unfolds, the potential for a stronger push against\u200d Big Tech and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/changes-in-big-tech-policy-are-coming-with-new-house-speaker\/\" title=\"New House speaker brings forthcoming shifts in Big Tech policy.\">conservative censorship looms large<\/a>.\u2064 The outcome of this leadership change could \u200cshape the future of technology policy in Congress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How might the shift \u200ctowards \u200cgreater regulation and scrutiny of the tech industry,\u200c as indicated by \u200dthe stances of both\u2064 Rep. Jordan and Rep.\u2064 Scalise,\u2063 affect the future of Big \u2064Tech in America<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Isions and allows for the potential silencing\u2063 of\u2063 conservative voices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Scalise&#8217;s Additional\u200d Focus<\/h3>\n<p>House\u2063 Majority Leader Steve Scalise has made it clear\u2064 that he \u200bintends to prioritize bridging the digital divide and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congresswoman-elect-appeals-to-husbands-death-to-encourage-americans-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-look-at-my-family-use-my-story\/\" title=\"Congresswoman-Elect Appeals To Husband\u2019s Death To Encourage Americans To Get COVID-19 Vaccine: \u2018Look At My Family, Use My Story\u2019\">expanding broadband access<\/a>, particularly in rural areas. This focus on infrastructure aligns \u200dwith the growing recognition of technology\u2064 as\u200c an essential \u2062utility, much like electricity or water.<\/p>\n<h3>Jordan&#8217;s\u2064 Additional\u200d Focus<\/h3>\n<p>On the other hand, Rep. Jim Jordan has been \u200ca vocal advocate\u200c for protecting consumer privacy\u200c and data security. He has emphasized the need for stronger regulations on tech companies&#8217; collection\u200b and use of personal \u2062data, particularly with regards to targeted advertising and\u200c data\u2064 breaches.<\/p>\n<h3>The Potential Impact \u2062on Big Tech<\/h3>\n<p>If either Scalise \u2063or Jordan were to become the new \u200dspeaker of the House, it could signal an era \u200bof increased scrutiny and regulation for\u2062 Big \u2064Tech \u2064companies. Their shared skepticism of \u200cthe Federal Trade Commission, coupled with \u200dtheir support for Section \u200b230 reform, \u2063suggests that \u200bthey would push for stricter antitrust enforcement and increased \u2063accountability for content\u200d moderation decisions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, their focus on\u200b issues like\u200c bridging the digital \u200ddivide and consumer\u200d data \u200cprivacy indicates a broader commitment to ensuring fair competition and protecting users&#8217; rights in the digital\u2064 age.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The change in speaker of the House offers a promising\u2064 opportunity for a\u2064 stronger push against Big Tech. Whether it is Rep. Jim Jordan or House Majority Leader Steve Scalise who assumes the role, \u2064their stances on technology policy indicate\u2063 a shift towards greater regulation and scrutiny\u200d of the tech industry. As the race for speaker unfolds, it will be interesting to see how these candidates&#8217; positions evolve and how they ultimately shape technology policy and the future of Big Tech in America.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new House speaker may intensify efforts to regulate Big Tech and protect conservatives from censorship. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chair of the Judiciary Committee, and another candidate are vying to replace Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) as speaker.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2059476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2059475","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059475","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2059475"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2059475\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2059476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2059475"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2059475"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2059475"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}