Proposal:Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act of 2022

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 7819
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act of 2022

This bill removes 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 (sometimes referred to as Section 230 protection) if the provider operates an online firearms marketplace. Online firearms marketplace refers to an interactive computer service that (1) facilitates firearm-related transactions, (2) advertises or otherwise makes available proposals for transferring firearms, or (3) makes digital instructions for programming a three-dimensional printer to make a firearm.

Bill Title

Accountability for Online Firearms Marketplaces Act of 2022

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2022-05-18: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2022-05-18: Introduced in House
• 2022-05-18: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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