What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 277.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr277/BILLS-117hr277ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

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

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 277

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Limiting Legal Protection for Large Online Platforms

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Large online platforms (over 30 million US users or 300 million global users and $1.5 billion revenue) will lose some legal protection if they do not act in good faith. Platforms must have clear policies on restricting access to material and act fairly. If a platform breaches its promise of good faith operation, users can seek damages (minimum $5,000 or actual damages) and legal fees. Unfair practices include intentional selective enforcement of terms, using algorithms for selective enforcement with knowledge, or intentional failure to honor public promises.

This bill changes the rules for large online platforms' liability for user content. It aims to increase their accountability for unfair practices, such as selective enforcement of terms. Citizens may gain greater protection against arbitrary platform decisions and the ability to seek damages if promises are breached.

Key points

Large online platforms (over 30 million US users or 300 million global users and $1.5 billion revenue) will lose some legal protection if they do not act in good faith.

Platforms must have clear policies on restricting access to material and act fairly.

If a platform breaches its promise of good faith operation, users can seek damages (minimum $5,000 or actual damages) and legal fees.

Unfair practices include intentional selective enforcement of terms, using algorithms for selective enforcement with knowledge, or intentional failure to honor public promises.

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Additional Information

Limiting Section 230 Immunity to Good Samaritans Act

Print number: HR 277

Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]

Process start date: 2021-01-12

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