Rep. Ken BuckKenneth (Ken) Robert BuckBipartisan group calls on Biden to clarify reasoning for Syria airstrikes Rep. Jordan releases Big Tech agenda Court ruling sets up ever more bruising fight over tech MORE (Colo.), the top Republican on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, is forming a new “Freedom From Big Tech Caucus” along with a handful of other GOP lawmakers who supported antitrust bills advanced by the committee last month, the congressman announced Friday.

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The caucus will aim to unite Republicans in Congress to “rein in Big Tech” through “legislation, education, and awareness.” 

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The announcement outlines a focus on antitrust reform, including restoring “the free and dynamic digital economy,” promoting “competition and innovation,” and supporting small businesses. 

Additionally, the caucus said it will aim to protect privacy and data rights, protect children from harmful content online and “end political censorship.” 

“Big Tech has abused its market power for decades, and Congress must act to hold these companies accountable and preserve the free market, promote competition and innovation, protect the freedom of speech, and foster a thriving digital economy,” Buck said in a statement. 

The formation of the caucus comes as rifts within the House GOP deepen amid the push to pass the six antitrust bills the Judiciary Committee advanced that aim to reform antitrust power and target tech giants. 

Rep. Jim JordanJames (Jim) Daniel JordanCheney reportedly told Jim Jordan ‘you f—— did this’ during Jan. 6 riot McCarthy, GOP face a delicate dance on Jan. 6 committee Hillicon Valley: Trump files lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter, and Google | New cyberattacks ramp up tensions with Russia | 36 states, DC sue Google alleging antitrust violations in app store MORE (R-Ohio), ranking member of the Judiciary Committee, opposed the bills, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyOn The Money: IRS funds snag infrastructure deal | Biden touts ‘transformative’ child tax credit payments | Powell’s uncertain future Corporate PACs resume donations to McCarthy after brief pause The Hill’s 12:30 Report – Presented by Facebook – Merkel visits the White House before stepping down MORE (R-Calif.) has also voiced criticism of the legislative package. 

Amid the backlash, Jordan last week unveiled his own strategy for taking on Big Tech companies. Jordan’s agenda differed from the bills put forward by the committee, notably by calling for the Federal Trade Commission to be stripped of its antitrust enforcement authority. 

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Democrats face their own challenges on the bills, especially among a group of California lawmakers who have opposed the bills that target the companies based in their Bay Area districts.