Senate Bill 1914
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 19, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1914
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Ending Support for Internet Censorship Act
This bill prohibits a large social media company from moderating information on its platform from a politically biased standpoint.
Under current law, a social media company is generally immune from liability with respect to content posted on its platform by users and other content providers. However, the bill removes this statutory immunity unless the social media company obtains certification from the Federal Trade Commission that it does not moderate information on its platform in a manner that is biased against a political party, candidate, or viewpoint.
June 19, 2019
06/19/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
06/19/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:51:01 PM