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Introduced
06/11/2021
06/11/2021
In Committee
06/14/2021
06/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that the immunity under such section incentivizes online platforms to responsibly address illegal content while not immunizing the disparate treatment of ideological viewpoints and continuing to encourage a vibrant, open, and competitive internet, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Protect Speech Act, amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that the immunity provided under this section incentivizes online platforms to responsibly address illegal content while not immunizing the disparate treatment of ideological viewpoints. The bill aims to encourage a vibrant, open, and competitive internet by establishing new requirements for online platforms to qualify for immunity, including making their content moderation practices publicly available, restricting access to content consistent with their terms of service, and providing notice and an opportunity to respond before restricting access to material. The bill also clarifies the definition of "being responsible in whole or in part for the creation or development of information" to include instances where a person or entity solicits, comments upon, funds, or substantively contributes to modifying or altering information provided by another party.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Jim Jordan (R)*,
Dan Bishop (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Michelle Fischbach (R),
Scott Fitzgerald (R),
Darrell Issa (R),
Mike Johnson (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Tom Rice (R),
John Rutherford (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Tom Tiffany (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 06/14/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/3827/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3827/BILLS-117hr3827ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr3827/BILLS-117hr3827ih.pdf.pdf |
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