Senate Bill 5020
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 15, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5020
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
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.
December 15, 2020
12/15/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
12/15/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:47 PM