PROTECT Act

HR 7045, the PROTECT Act, repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which currently shields online platforms from liability for user-generated content. This repeal directly affects websites, social media companies, and other internet services that host third-party content, removing their legal immunity for such content. The bill also updates numerous other federal laws by replacing references to "Section 230" with new definitions from Section 223(i) of the Communications Act. The key change eliminates a foundational legal protection for digital platforms, shifting liability for user content to the platforms themselves.