Republican Bill Would Order ISPs, DNS Providers, and VPNs to Block Piracy Sites

Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) introduced the American Copyright Protection Act of 2026, requiring ISPs, DNS services, and VPNs with 100,000+ US users to block foreign piracy sites by court order. Rights holders can obtain blocking orders, and services have 14 days to object.

• Blocking applies to ISPs, DNS providers, and VPNs with 100,000+ US users
• Court can deem a site piratical on a 'preponderance of evidence'
• 14 days to object, deadlines can be shortened for live streams
• Bill backed by MPA, but critics see censorship and risk to small business