Suing Facebook, teaching Black history: Which bills did Ohio's members of Congress push in 2021?

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None of the proposals have been signed into law yet, but they illustrate what issues are deemed important by Ohio's representatives.

, which he first proposed in 2020, providers could be liable for screening or blocking content unless it violates the terms of use or is obscene, illegal, violent or promoting terrorism and extremism. It also calls on providers to make their terms of use public and bars them from restricting material"on deceptive grounds."

The bill is a response to criticism by Jordan and other conservatives that companies like Facebook and Twitter unfairly target Republicans and can't be held accountable under current law.in early 2021 that would require colleges, libraries and museums to teach Black history in order to be eligible for certain grants from the U.S. Department of Education. Black history would also be included in tests administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

"Since before its founding, the United States of America has benefited from and been enhanced by the integral role African Americans have played in our country’s history and contributions to the world," the bill states.A bill from Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Rocky River – who played wide receiver for Ohio State University – wouldto benefit from their own name, image or likeness with endorsements and other deals.

Universities and athletic organizations could only bar contracts with tobacco and alcohol companies, casinos, adult entertainment businesses and sellers of marijuana and other controlled substances. Schools could also prohibit athletes from wearing sponsored clothing during a game or other athletic university-sponsored event.

 

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