Big Tech Accountability Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The Big Tech Accountability Act would create new federal criminal and civil provisions aimed at online platforms and other communications providers. It would establish penalties—including fines and up to five years' imprisonment—for knowingly spreading false information about government services such as elections, voting, public health, or the census, with added liability for publishers who target such misinformation to specific audiences. It would similarly criminalize widely disseminated online communications that encourage kidnapping, serious violence, or other violent felonies, with distinct penalties for individuals and for publishing entities that use targeted amplification. The bill also narrows Section 230 legal immunity so that platforms could be held liable as publishers if they target content to users, act negligently or recklessly in spreading misinformation or violence, or profit from doing so. Additionally, it would bar covered online platforms from targeting advertisements to individuals or specific groups, create a private right of action with set damages, and direct the FTC to study and recommend further restrictions on collecting, aggregating, or selling personal information without consent.
This would affect large internet platforms, advertisers, data brokers, and other digital publishers, as well as ordinary internet users and voters, who would gain new legal remedies against misinformation, incitement to violence, and unwanted targeted advertising. The Attorney General would gain enforcement authority, including civil penalties, and individuals could sue directly under some provisions.
The bill was introduced on September 4, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees. It has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future prospects are unknown at this stage.
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Timeline
4 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10300 do?
- The Big Tech Accountability Act would create new federal criminal and civil provisions aimed at online platforms and other communications providers. It would establish penalties—including fines and up to five years' imprisonment—for knowingly spreading false information about government services such as elections, voting, public health, or the census, with added liability for publishers who target such misinformation to specific audiences. It would similarly criminalize widely disseminated online communications that encourage kidnapping, serious violence, or other violent felonies, with distinct penalties for individuals and for publishing entities that use targeted amplification. The bill also narrows Section 230 legal immunity so that platforms could be held liable as publishers if they target content to users, act negligently or recklessly in spreading misinformation or violence, or profit from doing so. Additionally, it would bar covered online platforms from targeting advertisements to individuals or specific groups, create a private right of action with set damages, and direct the FTC to study and recommend further restrictions on collecting, aggregating, or selling personal information without consent. This would affect large internet platforms, advertisers, data brokers, and other digital publishers, as well as ordinary internet users and voters, who would gain new legal remedies against misinformation, incitement to violence, and unwanted targeted advertising. The Attorney General would gain enforcement authority, including civil penalties, and individuals could sue directly under some provisions. The bill was introduced on September 4, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary and Energy and Commerce Committees. It has not yet received committee action, floor votes, or Senate consideration, and its future prospects are unknown at this stage.
- Has H.R. 10300 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10300. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10300?
- H.R. 10300 was sponsored by Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10300?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (4 Sep 2026).
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