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H.R. 83 117th Congress House

Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act

Official title: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect constitutional rights from online platform censorship, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 4, 2021 Introduced by: Scott DesJarlais Republican · Tennessee See on congress.gov
Science, Technology, Communications Civil actions and liabilityConstitution and constitutional amendmentsFirst Amendment rightsInternet and video services
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Internet, web applications, social mediaState and local courts
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jan 4, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 4, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 2, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act

This bill eliminates the immunity of a provider or user of an interactive computer service (e.g., social media company) from liability for restricting certain offensive material, and it prohibits an internet platform from taking action to restrict a user's material that is protected under the Constitution or federal, state, or local law.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 83: Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-83/
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"H.R. 83: Protecting Constitutional Rights from Online Platform Censorship Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-83/.
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H.R. 83, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-83/.
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