H.R. 10300
Sets penalties for false civic information and posts urging violence
Makes spreading false information about government services like voting a crime, holds online platforms responsible, and bans targeted advertising.
- Spreading false info about voting, the census, or public health could mean up to 5 years in prison
- Websites and apps could face fines or prison if they target such content or posts urging violence
- Bans targeted ads on websites, apps, and ad networks; people could sue for $100 to $5,000 per violation
- Tells the Federal Trade Commission to recommend rules on collecting and selling personal information
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