US Republican Representative Darrell Issa has proposed legislation requiring major internet providers, DNS services and VPNs to block foreign websites accused of piracy. The American Copyright Protection Act of 2026 would give copyright holders a faster legal route to obtain blocking orders, raising concerns about censorship, privacy and excessive enforcement.

Under the proposal, courts could declare a site foreign piracy-based on a “preponderance of the evidence”, after which qualifying services with at least 100,000 US monthly subscribers would generally have 14 days to object. Faster action would be possible for time-sensitive cases, including livestreams or content pirated within 24 hours of release. Supporters include the Motion Picture Association, while critics warn of collateral damage and copyright abuse; the bill has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, with no date set for a full vote.