The House Commerce Committee is holding a hearing to discuss legislation aimed at sunsetting Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The legislation, spearheaded by Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers and supported by bipartisan members like Frank Pallone, seeks to hold Big Tech companies accountable for the harmful content on their platforms. Critics argue that Section 230 allows these companies to avoid responsibility for the negative impacts of their content, particularly on children. Proponents of the legislation believe that sunsetting Section 230 will lead to greater accountability and safety online. However, opponents warn that removing these protections could lead to a significant reduction in online material due to the fear of litigation. The hearing, chaired by Bob Latta, is scheduled for 10 AM under the Communications & Technology Subcommittee.
“Big Tech companies have left us with no other option. By enacting this legislation to sunset Section 230, we will force Big Tech to the table.” — Chair @cathymcmorris https://t.co/wOVU1BqDjJ
The @EnergyCommerce Committee held a hearing on my bipartisan proposal to sunset Section 230. It's time for Big Tech companies to take accountability for the harmful content they intentionally drive us toward to maximize their profits. https://t.co/ud3knqcw9A
Sunsetting Section 230 will ensure that Big Tech companies are held accountable for failing to protect people online. My bipartisan legislation seeks to usher in a new era of the internet defined by free expression and prosperity, and most importantly, accountability and safety. https://t.co/coxiGiwJRC
Chair @cathymcmorris at today’s hearing on why we must reform Section 230: “Big Tech has failed to uphold American values and be good stewards of the content they host.” https://t.co/P9ls7CV3I7
Watch @cagoldberglaw testify at Congress on legislation to sunset Section 230 RIGHT NOW: https://t.co/ZIC08RCIpi
Without Section 230, the fear of litigation would most immediately trigger a large decrease in material allowed online. | @melugin_p https://t.co/qFEthFGQtf
Big Tech is exploiting Section 230 to shield themselves from any responsibility or accountability as their platforms inflict immense harm on people, especially kids. We’re taking action. Tune in to our hearing on legislation to sunset Section 230. ⬇️ https://t.co/8uQMbRq5Wm
Tune in @ 10 AM: I’m Chairing @HouseCommerce’s Communications & Technology Subcommittee to discuss legislation to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. https://t.co/ZDDoVnkxTc
If you think free speech is suffering under Section 230, you really don't want to see what it would be like without it. Here's @melugin_p on the issue. https://t.co/hQA4cuHogp