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Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5596| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2021
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act of 2021 This bill limits federal liability protection that applies to a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) for claims related to content provided by a third party if the provider makes personalized recommendations of online content that cause physical or emotional injury. Specifically, the liability protection (sometimes referred to as Section 230 protection) shall not apply to a service provider that has more than 5 million monthly visitors for more than 3 of the preceding 12 months, uses an algorithm or similar computational process to make personalized recommendations based on information specific to an individual, and knowingly or recklessly makes a personalized recommendation that materially contributes to a physical or severe emotional injury to a person. However, the liability protection shall continue to apply to (1) recommendations made directly in response to a user's search; and (2) service providers of web hosting, domain registration, data storage, and related services that are used by another service provider in the management, control, or operation of that provider's services.
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Timeline
Oct 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • October 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-5596| House 
| Updated: 10/18/2021
Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act of 2021 This bill limits federal liability protection that applies to a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) for claims related to content provided by a third party if the provider makes personalized recommendations of online content that cause physical or emotional injury. Specifically, the liability protection (sometimes referred to as Section 230 protection) shall not apply to a service provider that has more than 5 million monthly visitors for more than 3 of the preceding 12 months, uses an algorithm or similar computational process to make personalized recommendations based on information specific to an individual, and knowingly or recklessly makes a personalized recommendation that materially contributes to a physical or severe emotional injury to a person. However, the liability protection shall continue to apply to (1) recommendations made directly in response to a user's search; and (2) service providers of web hosting, domain registration, data storage, and related services that are used by another service provider in the management, control, or operation of that provider's services.
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Timeline
Oct 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Oct 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • October 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • October 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • October 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Frank Pallone

Frank Pallone

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (3)
Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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