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Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act

USA117th CongressHR-83| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Scott DesJarlais

Scott DesJarlais

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act This bill eliminates the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for restricting certain offensive material, and it prohibits an internet platform from taking action to restrict a user's material that is protected under the Constitution or federal, state, or local law.
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Timeline
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


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

Science, Technology, Communications

Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFirst Amendment rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local courts

Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act

USA117th CongressHR-83| House 
| Updated: 2/2/2021
Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act This bill eliminates the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for restricting certain offensive material, and it prohibits an internet platform from taking action to restrict a user's material that is protected under the Constitution or federal, state, or local law.
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Timeline
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
  • January 4, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • January 4, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


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

Scott DesJarlais

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFirst Amendment rightsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaState and local courts