Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2021Law
H.R. 5449
Federal Big Tech Tort Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (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 happenedNov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2021
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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