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HR 3184 117th Congress House Science, Technology, Communications

Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced: May 13, 2021 Introduced by: Clarke, Yvette D. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
May 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 13, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

This bill specifies that the federal liability protection that a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) receives for content provided by third parties does not apply to certain advertisements that target users who are part of a protected class or have a protected status.

Specifically, the liability protection shall not apply to investigations, claims, or charges arising under civil rights laws if the provider (1) receives consideration (e.g., money) for publishing or delivering an advertisement; and (2) uses an algorithm, software application, or other information technology to target the advertisement to a user who is part of a protected class or has a protected status.

What's happening now May 14, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

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