Bill · H.R. 10332· House(119-HR-10332)
Sunset Section 230 Act
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This legislation is known as the Sunset Section 230 Act. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. DeSaulnier and Mr. Patronis. The main purpose of the bill is to completely repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Additionally, the bill makes various conforming amendments across multiple titles of the United States Code. These amendments update references to remove mentions of section 230 and replace definitions related to terms like interactive computer services and the Internet. Finally, the text states that these changes will take effect two years after the date of enactment.
Yes
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+8
Significantly increases the legal responsibility and regulation of interactive computer services.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
Removes immunity for platforms, potentially allowing users to sue for harms caused by third-party content.
Does this make patent and copyright rules fairer?+2
Potential for better enforcement of trademark and copyright laws on platforms.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Would business owners be better off under this?-6
Tech business owners face substantially higher legal risks and liability.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-5
Small platforms may face increased legal liability and costs without Section 230 protections.
Would billionaires be better off under this?-4
Impacts the valuation and liability profiles of major tech company owners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: The text does not explicitly identify or list specific positive outcomes or benefits for individuals or groups of people resulting from the repeal of section 230 or its conforming amendments.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The text does not explicitly identify or list specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people resulting from the repeal of section 230 or its conforming amendments.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners-6Good For Billionaires-4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+8Improves Intellectual Property Fairness+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech-4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3Improves Small Business Support-5
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Jimmy PatronisRepublican · Florida