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Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms: Online Platform Accountability

This act aims to increase the accountability of large online platforms for content promoted by their algorithms if it leads to harm. It means platforms could face legal responsibility for content they actively amplify that is harmful. These changes do not apply to small businesses or basic internet infrastructure, nor to content displayed transparently or directly searched for by users.
Key points
Online platforms may lose legal protection if their algorithms promote harmful content.
Changes apply to algorithms that actively amplify, rank, or recommend information.
Exceptions include small businesses (up to 10 million users), basic internet infrastructure, and content displayed chronologically, alphabetically, randomly, or searched by the user.
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Additional Information
Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act
Print number: HR 2154
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Process start date: 2021-03-23
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Key Questions about Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms: Online Platform Accountability

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 2154.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms may lose legal protection if their algorithms promote harmful content.
  • Changes apply to algorithms that actively amplify, rank, or recommend information.
  • Exceptions include small businesses (up to 10 million users), basic internet infrastructure, and content displayed chronologically, alphabetically, randomly, or searched by the user.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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