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H.R.8612: Stop the Censorship Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 29, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 29, 2022
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)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 29, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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July 29, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) |