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Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3184| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2021
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021 This bill specifies that the federal liability protection that a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) receives for content provided by third parties does not apply to certain advertisements that target users who are part of a protected class or have a protected status. Specifically, the liability protection shall not apply to investigations, claims, or charges arising under civil rights laws if the provider (1) receives consideration (e.g., money) for publishing or delivering an advertisement; and (2) uses an algorithm, software application, or other information technology to target the advertisement to a user who is part of a protected class or has a protected status.
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Timeline
May 13, 2021
Introduced in House
May 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3184| House 
| Updated: 5/14/2021
Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021 This bill specifies that the federal liability protection that a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) receives for content provided by third parties does not apply to certain advertisements that target users who are part of a protected class or have a protected status. Specifically, the liability protection shall not apply to investigations, claims, or charges arising under civil rights laws if the provider (1) receives consideration (e.g., money) for publishing or delivering an advertisement; and (2) uses an algorithm, software application, or other information technology to target the advertisement to a user who is part of a protected class or has a protected status.
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Timeline
May 13, 2021
Introduced in House
May 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • May 13, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 14, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Yvette D. Clarke

Yvette D. Clarke

Democratic Representative

New York

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted