To require transparency, accountability, and protections for consumers online.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise provided, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission, exempts policy It is the policy of the United States— to preserve the internet and other interactive computer services as forums for diversity of political discourse, opportunities for cultural development, and places, and creates transparency and process requirements A provider of an interactive computer service shall publish an acceptable use policy in accordance with paragraph (2) in a location that is easily accessible to the user. It relies on compliance mandates, definition changes, exemptions, and grants. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, Technology, Finance, 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 Businesses and employers 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, Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise provided, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
- Exempts policy It is the policy of the United States— to preserve the internet and other interactive computer services as forums for diversity of political discourse, opportunities for cultural development, and places...
- Creates transparency and process requirements A provider of an interactive computer service shall publish an acceptable use policy in accordance with paragraph (2) in a location that is easily accessible to the user.
- Creates protection exemptions Section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
- Requires federal and State enforcement Section 230(e)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise provided, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission, exempts policy It is the policy of the United States— to preserve the internet and other interactive computer services as forums for diversity of political discourse, opportunities for cultural development, and places, and creates transparency and process requirements A provider of an interactive computer service shall publish an acceptable use policy in accordance with paragraph (2) in a location that is easily accessible to the user.
Key Policy Areas
Telecommunications, Technology, Finance, Criminal Justice
Primary Purpose
The bill requires definitions In this Act: Except as otherwise provided, the term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission, exempts policy It is the policy of the United States— to preserve the internet and other interactive computer services as forums for diversity of political discourse, opportunities for cultural development, and places, and creates transparency and process requirements A provider of an interactive computer service shall publish an acceptable use policy in accordance with paragraph (2) in a location that is easily accessible to the user.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Telecommunications providers and users affected by the bill
- Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Thune, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities faces effects in multiple directions
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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