Sustaining Our Democracy Act

House Bill

H.R. 4910

119th Congress

Sustaining Our Democracy Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Brett Guthrie

R - KY

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill aims to remove legal protections for online platforms that allow the illegal advertisement or sale of controlled substances like drugs. It targets the practice known as 'drug dealing' on the internet.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to remove legal protections for online platforms that allow the illegal advertisement or sale of controlled substances like drugs. It targets the practice known as 'drug dealing' on the internet.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Deplatform Drug Dealers ActThis bill specifies that Section 230 protection does not apply to the illegal advertisement or distribution of controlled substances on the internet. (Section 230 generally precludes providers and users of an interactive computer service from being held legally responsible under federal law for content provided by a third party.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill specifies that the legal liability shield in Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not apply to the illegal promotion or distribution of controlled drugs online.
This means online platforms could be held legally responsible for any drug-related content posted by their users.
The goal is to make it harder for people to illegally buy and sell drugs through the internet and social media.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, major internet companies and social media platforms would likely face increased legal risks and obligations to monitor and remove any drug-related content on their services. This could impact how these platforms operate and what content they allow. Individuals attempting to buy or sell illegal drugs online could also face greater consequences.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Subjects

Civil actions and liability

Drug trafficking and controlled substances

Internet, web applications, social media

Marketing and advertising

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4910, 119th Congress (2025). "Sustaining Our Democracy Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4910