An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Please Vote Against H.R. 10332, the Sunset Section 230 Act

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As a constituent who values free speech online, I'm writing to urge you to oppose the Sunset Section 230 Act currently before Congress. I understand the frustration with how major tech platforms operate. But repealing Section 230—a foundational piece of internet law from 1996 that protects platforms from liability for user content—is a blunt instrument that will hurt everyone except the biggest corporations. My point is simple: this bill punishes small websites, community forums, local news outlets with comment sections, and independent creators—not just the tech giants you're targeting. When platforms face unlimited liability for what users post, they'll respond the same way any business would: cut exposure. That means preemptive content removal, fewer comments sections, and less room for lawful but controversial speech. Small operators won't have the legal teams to fight lawsuits, even the ones they'd win. The result? A quieter internet dominated by whoever can afford the best lawyers. I also worry about unintended consequences we can't predict right now. The bill offers no replacement framework—it just removes protections without explaining what legal standards would take their place. That creates uncertainty for developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone building services that rely on user participation. If the goal is holding big tech accountable, there are better ways. Targeted, privacy-respecting reforms addressing algorithmic amplification, teen safety, or transparency would accomplish more without collateral damage to the entire internet ecosystem. Please vote against the Sunset Section 230 Act. Protect innovation and free expression while finding smarter solutions to real problems. Thank you for your time and consideration.

▶ Created on September 15 by Online Privacy for America

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