Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 5, 2021Science, Technology, Communications
H.R. 874
AOC Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 5, 2021)
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 happenedFeb 8, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1](R-TX)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 5, 2021
- Feb 8, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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