This bill, introduced September 10, 2026 by Representatives Erin Houchin and Jake Auchincloss, would prohibit certain platforms from allowing "covered users" to create or maintain an account or profile. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. The public material provided does not include the bill text or definitions, so specific details about which platforms, which users are "covered users," the scope of the prohibitions, enforcement, or penalties are not publicly available.
Because the bill text and details are not publicly available, there is no clear information about who would be affected. It could affect people who use online platforms and the platforms themselves, but exact effects, exceptions, or timelines are not available.
No publicly available information on costs. The provided material does not state potential costs to federal or state governments, private companies, or individual users.
No publicly available information describing supporters' arguments or stated goals beyond the bill title and sponsors. The bill was introduced by Representatives Erin Houchin and Jake Auchincloss.
No publicly available information describing opponents' arguments, concerns, or objections is included in the provided material.