Stop the Censorship Act
Rep. Gosar Introduces Stop the Censorship Act to Limit Social Media Content Moderation
The Stop the Censorship Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is led by a small group of conservative lawmakers and faces a tough path in a divided Congress where tech laws are hard to pass.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
The bill's effect on LGBTQ users cuts both ways. On one hand, platforms could no longer suppress LGBTQ content or discussions under broad 'objectionable' standards. On the other hand, platforms would also lose legal protection for removing anti-LGBTQ harassment, hate speech, or targeted abuse that is not technically illegal, potentially making online spaces less safe for LGBTQ users.
“by striking ``material that the provider or user considers to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected'' and inserting ``unlawful material''”
Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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The Stop the Censorship Act is part of a wave of Republican-led bills that would narrow Section 230 by removing the 'otherwise objectionable' language. Critics argue these changes could force platforms to host harmful but legal content, such as hate speech or misinformation.
Hageman Introduces Legislation to Reform Section 230
Rep. Harriet Hageman announced her co-sponsorship of the Stop the Censorship Act alongside her own sunset provision bill. She argued that replacing the 'otherwise objectionable' standard with an 'unlawful' standard is necessary to prevent Big Tech from silencing Americans for their views.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop the Censorship Act
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