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US HR3827

US HR3827
Protect Speech Act


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Introduced
06/11/2021
In Committee
06/14/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. (on 06/14/2021)

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