Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2021Law
S. 2917
Federal Big Tech Tort Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 30, 2021)
Federal Big Tech Tort Act
This bill creates a private right of action against a social media company when an individual under the age of 16 years suffers bodily injury or harm to mental health that is attributable, in whole or in part, to the use of a social media company's website, online application, or mobile application.
What just happenedSep 30, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 30, 2021
- Sep 30, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in Senate