HR573-118

Introduced

To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services under such section, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 26, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill provides limitation of section 230 immunity Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, Finance, Foreign Policy, and Criminal Justice.

Who Benefits and How

Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities could face lower compliance burdens, and Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Provides limitation of section 230 immunity Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Evidence Chain:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill provides limitation of section 230 immunity Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Key Policy Areas

Telecommunications, Finance, Foreign Policy, Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

The bill provides limitation of section 230 immunity Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.

Policy Domains

Telecommunications Finance Foreign Policy Criminal Justice

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
  • Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
  • Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill:
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities:
Foreign businesses and cross-border trade participants affected by the bill:
Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
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Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause:

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Steube introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

Stakeholder Effects

cui bono?

How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.

Law Enforcement
1 mention across 1 clause
+1 positive

Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities

1/2
sections analyzed
Full impact breakdown

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Telecommunications Finance Foreign Policy Criminal Justice

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