Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act
117-HR-83117th CongressIntroduced Jan 4, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
Market Probability
No market
Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Sponsor
Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4](R-TN-4)Summary
Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act
This bill eliminates the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for restricting certain offensive material, and it prohibits an internet platform from taking action to restrict a user's material that is protected under the Constitution or federal, state, or local law.
Subjects
Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFirst Amendment rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local courts
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Feb 2, 2021House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 4, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021Library of Congress