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CASE-IT Act

USA117th CongressHR-285| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act or the CASE-IT Act This bill limits the protections for a user or provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) related to content that is published on or removed from its platform. The bill removes for one year the protection from being treated as the publisher of information provided by another content provider if a user or provider facilitates (1) illegal online content; (2) certain exploitive contact between adults and minors; or (3) content that is indecent, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. Further, to avoid being treated as the publisher of third-party content or subject to liability for screening and blocking content on its platform, an interactive computer service that is dominant in its market (i.e., has gained substantial, sustained market power over any competitors) must make content moderation decisions pursuant to policies or practices that are consistent with the First Amendment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8719
CASE-IT Act
Jan 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8719
    CASE-IT Act


  • January 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCrimes against childrenDepartment of JusticeFederal Trade Commission (FTC)First Amendment rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSex offenses

CASE-IT Act

USA117th CongressHR-285| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act or the CASE-IT Act This bill limits the protections for a user or provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) related to content that is published on or removed from its platform. The bill removes for one year the protection from being treated as the publisher of information provided by another content provider if a user or provider facilitates (1) illegal online content; (2) certain exploitive contact between adults and minors; or (3) content that is indecent, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. Further, to avoid being treated as the publisher of third-party content or subject to liability for screening and blocking content on its platform, an interactive computer service that is dominant in its market (i.e., has gained substantial, sustained market power over any competitors) must make content moderation decisions pursuant to policies or practices that are consistent with the First Amendment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8719
CASE-IT Act
Jan 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8719
    CASE-IT Act


  • January 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • February 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
W. Gregory Steube

W. Gregory Steube

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (6)
Ashley Hinson (Republican)Alexander X. Mooney (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityComputers and information technologyCrimes against childrenDepartment of JusticeFederal Trade Commission (FTC)First Amendment rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsSex offenses