House Bill 2154
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2021
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2154
Congress
117
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.
Tom Malinowski
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Summary
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
This bill limits a social media company's immunity from liability if it promotes certain content on its platform.
Specifically, the bill removes this immunity from a social media company with more than 10 million monthly users if it utilizes an algorithm, model, or other computational process to amplify or recommend content to a user that is directly relevant to a claim involving (1) interference with civil rights, (2) neglect to prevent interference with civil rights, or (3) acts of international terrorism.
March 23, 2021
03/24/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
03/23/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
03/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:48 PM