Summary
This Act will repeal Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Section 230 of the Communications Act protects websites and platforms from being liable for content posted on their sites or platforms. Section 230 also allows providers to restrict content they deem obscene on their platforms. The Sunset Section 230 Act will repeal these protections.
Goals
- Hold social media companies accountable for obscene material on their platforms.
- Gain commitments from social media companies on child safety issues.
Analysis
Social media companies have shirked their responsibilities to monitor obscene material on their platforms, prioritizing profits over people. As a result, children are being exploited and abused. Repealing Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 would hold social media companies accountable for their negligence, and the threat of such a repeal will encourage them to better monitor their platforms for child safety.