Bill · H.R. 7045· House(119-HR-7045)
PROTECT Act
- Introduced
- 1/13/2026
- Last activity
- 1/13/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Jimmy Patronis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is officially known as the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust Act or the PROTECT Act. 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 and other Acts to update references previously tied to section 230. These updates replace old references with new definitions, such as updating the definition of an interactive computer service under section 223(i) of the Communications Act of 1934. Finally, the bill states that all of these amendments will take effect directly on the date of the enactment of the Act.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?+7
Repealing Section 230 removes a major legal shield used by large technology companies, effectively increasing their legal liability.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The repeal of Section 230 may increase consumer recourse against online platforms for hosted content.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The removal of immunity could provide more legal avenues for individuals to seek redress in court.
The opposite
Does this change how police departments operate?-2
Removing liability protections may impact how online evidence and communication are treated in legal proceedings.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: The bill repeals section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Because the provided text does not contain any further explanations or details about this repeal, no other positive outcomes or benefits are mentioned.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The text of the bill explicitly repeals section 230 and updates other laws to remove references to it, but the provided text does not contain any explanations of negative consequences or burdens.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform-2
- 9/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House
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