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US HR8719

US HR8719
CASE-IT Act Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act


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Introduced
10/30/2020
In Committee
10/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services under such section, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression in Technology Act (CASE-IT Act), aims to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services. The key provisions include: (1) exceptions to Section 230 immunity for providers that create, develop, or facilitate illegal, exploitative, or harmful content, particularly content involving minors; (2) an exception to Section 230 immunity for dominant providers that make content moderation decisions inconsistent with the First Amendment; (3) a private right of action for information content providers against dominant providers that subject their content to adverse treatment for reasons inconsistent with the First Amendment; and (4) a process for providers to obtain certification from the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General regarding their market dominance and content moderation policies.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 10/30/2020)

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