The USG has a codependent relationship with its telcos and ISPs, just like it does with big tech. You can point to these bills as evidence that the USG intends to control tech giants, but remember how long people have been complaining about some of the issues these bills address, and that they still need to be voted on. Also remember that all these companies sell services to the USG.
>Bill 4: Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021
>This bill from Rep. Joe Neguse would increase fees for mergers and help fund the regulators.
>Text: “There is authorized to be appropriated for fiscal year 2022— $252,000,000 for the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice; and $418,000,000 for the Federal Trade Commission.”
Isn't tech specific, let alone big tech specific. Huge fan here.