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- H.R.8517
H.R.8517: Protect Speech Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 2, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 2, 2020
Bill Summary
Protect Speech Act This bill modifies the immunity from liability of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) for screening and blocking offensive content on its platform. Specifically, the bill provides that this immunity shall not apply to any action taken to restrict access to or availability of material provided by another information content provider unless the action is taken in good faith...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 2, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Oct. 2, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) |