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US S2228

DISCOURSE Act Disincentivizing Internet Service Censorship of Online Users and Restrictions on Speech and Expression Act


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Introduced
06/24/2021
In Committee
06/24/2021
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 correct shortcomings in how that section addresses content moderation, content creation and development, and content distribution.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "Disincentivizing Internet Service Censorship of Online Users and Restrictions on Speech and Expression Act" or the "DISCOURSE Act," proposes to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. The key provisions include: (1) making a provider of an interactive computer service with a dominant market share liable as an "information content provider" if they engage in certain content moderation activities or use targeted algorithmic amplification; (2) clarifying the categories of objectionable material that a provider can restrict; (3) creating a religious liberty exception to the civil liability protections; (4) requiring providers to publicly disclose their content management mechanisms and practices; and (5) clarifying that the immunity provided by Section 230 is an affirmative defense that the provider must prove.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/24/2021)

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