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H.R.4027: Stop the Censorship Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 25, 2019
Bill Summary
Stop the Censorship Act This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. The bill applies such immunity when the company restricts content that is unlawful rather than merely objectionable. Under current law, such immunity also applies to actions taken to enable or make available the technical means to restrict access to material that is objectionable. The bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| July 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) |