SOPRA

Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2023 or SOPRA

This bill modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (i.e., without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, (2) rules made by agencies, (3) interpretative rules, (4) general statements of policy, and (5) all other agency guidance documents.

No law may exempt a civil action from the standard of review required by this bill except by specific reference to such provision.

Bill 118 hr 288, also known as the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPRA), is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to combat online piracy and protect intellectual property rights.

SOPRA aims to give the US government and copyright holders more tools to fight against websites that host or facilitate the distribution of pirated content. This includes the ability to seek court orders to block access to these websites, as well as to require internet service providers to take action against them.

The bill has sparked controversy, with some critics arguing that it could lead to censorship and hinder free speech online. Supporters, on the other hand, believe that it is necessary to protect the rights of content creators and prevent the loss of revenue due to piracy. Overall, SOPRA is a complex and contentious piece of legislation that seeks to address the ongoing issue of online piracy. It will be interesting to see how it progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on the internet and intellectual property rights in the US.