I’ve been fighting to repeal Section 230... The PROTECT Act aims to repeal Section 230, ending the legal shield that has long allowed Big Tech companies to avoid accountability for the harm they cause children.
Pursue legislation in Congress to repeal Section 230 and end the legal shield for Big Tech companies.
Occurrences
Congressman Patronis is fighting to repeal Section 230 in Congress.
“Big Tech has become a crooked dealer, pushing digital fentanyl to our kids while profiting from their addiction. Enough is enough. I’m proud to partner with Congressman DeSaulnier to co-lead the Sunset Section 230 Act and fight to repeal Section 230 once and for all. It’s time to hold Big Tech accountable and put our kids’ safety ahead of Big Tech’s profits,” said Congressman Patronis.
Action Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself and Mr. Patronis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Bill Number H.R. 10332 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Sunset Section 230 Act Full Title To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Action Mr. DeSaulnier (for himself and Mr. Patronis) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce Bill Number H.R. 10332 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Sunset Section 230 Act Full Title To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Evidence
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The official Patronis House homepage's Latest News section showed its most recent posted items dated May 22, 2026 about the Firearm Freedom Act, transportation funding, and veterans funding; no Section 230 or Big Tech repeal item appeared in the June 9-11, 2026 lookback window.
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On the current official House homepage snapshot for Jimmy Patronis, the latest news items are dated May 22, 2026 and May 15, 2026 and cover the Firearm Freedom Act and a MilCon-VA appropriations vote. The page does not show any Section 230 repeal bill, Big Tech liability-shield measure, or other concrete action on this promise in the lookback window.
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The official PROTECT Act FAQ says H.R. 7045 was introduced by Congressman Jimmy Patronis and would eliminate Section 230 and its platform-moderation protections.
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The June 8, 2026 press-release listing says Patronis will host a town hall on AI chatbots and the fight to repeal Section 230, and states that he is fighting to repeal Section 230 in Congress.
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Full Title To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. Sponsors Mark DeSaulnier(CA) Cosponsors Jimmy Patronis (FL)
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I’m proud to partner with Congressman DeSaulnier to co-lead the Sunset Section 230 Act and fight to repeal Section 230 once and for all.
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Full Title To repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes. Sponsors Jimmy Patronis(FL)
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Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230) is repealed.
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Act, to immediately repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and to restore accountability for online platforms.
Assessments
The judged verified commitment was to co-lead the Sunset Section 230 Act and fight to repeal Section 230, which is an action/pursuit promise rather than proof that Section 230 itself must already be repealed. Verified evidence shows Patronis publicly co-led the Sunset Section 230 Act, and other verified passages show Section 230 repeal legislation text and remarks tied to the repeal effort. Because the promise was to pursue/co-lead repeal legislation in Congress, not to secure enactment by a deadline, this is delivered in the same term with material attribution.
The promise was to pursue repeal legislation in Congress, not necessarily to secure repeal itself. Official House materials indicate Patronis introduced H.R. 7045, described as eliminating Section 230 and its platform-moderation protections, and his June 8, 2026 press materials say he is fighting to repeal Section 230 in Congress. That constitutes concrete legislative pursuit during his current federal term, so the promise is best scored as delivered in the same term.
This promise is about taking congressional action, not necessarily achieving final repeal. Jimmy Patronis has been in the U.S. House since April 2, 2025, so the relevant question is whether he has introduced, co-sponsored, or otherwise materially advanced Section 230 repeal legislation during this federal term. The evidence provided shows no such action on his official House site and no concrete Section 230 or Big Tech liability-shield effort in the available lookback window. But that evidence is not a complete legislative record, so it does not prove he never pursued the promise. With no verified bill sponsorship or other material action, full delivery is not supported; with no comprehensive record disproving all action, the safest judgment is unresolved.
The available evidence from Patronis's official House site shows recent unrelated legislative activity but no concrete Section 230 repeal bill, sponsorship, or other visible effort in the lookback window. That is not enough to confirm the promise was fulfilled or seriously advanced, so the claim remains unresolved.