
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


