Congressman Biggs' Statement for House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Social Media Filtering

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Judiciary Committee convened a hearing on "Filtering Practices of Social Media Platforms." Congressman Biggs, a member of the Committee, released the following statement:

"I'm concerned that internet and social media platforms are suppressing conservative voices around the nation. Today's hearing shed significant light on these reports and gave lawmakers insight into the documented incidents of perceived suppression. However, government must not overreact with regulations. That approach would quickly spiral out of control and start eroding Americans' First Amendment rights. Instead, we must encourage free market alternatives to the mainstream internet and social media platforms so that individuals have more choices and autonomy. I'm committed to this and will work with my colleagues to achieve this result."

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Congressman Andy Biggs is a first-term Representative from Arizona's Fifth Congressional District, representing parts of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Congressman Biggs is a member of the House Judiciary and Science, Space, and Technology committees, and is the chairman of the Environment Subcommittee. He lives with his wife, Cindy, in Gilbert.