Proposal:Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 3184
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

This bill specifies that the federal liability protection that a provider of an interactive computer service (e.g., a social media company) receives for content provided by third parties does not apply to certain advertisements that target users who are part of a protected class or have a protected status.

Specifically, the liability protection shall not apply to investigations, claims, or charges arising under civil rights laws if the provider (1) receives consideration (e.g., money) for publishing or delivering an advertisement; and (2) uses an algorithm, software application, or other information technology to target the advertisement to a user who is part of a protected class or has a protected status.

Bill Title

Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2021-05-13: Introduced in House
• 2021-05-13: Introduced in House
• 2021-05-14: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.