Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 8, 2020Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 8896
AOC Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 8, 2020)
Abandoning Online Censorship Act or the AOC Act
This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which protects a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for screening or blocking objectionable content.
What just happenedDec 8, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1](R-TX)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 R
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- Introduced in HouseDec 8, 2020
- Dec 8, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 8, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House