Groups, Firms Push For Action On Online IP Bill

Under the bill, the company that sold the domain name registration to the website could be forced to revoke the domain name of the site if it is being used for copyright infringement or counterfeiting.

Critics worry that the measure will hamper free speech, and by allowing domain names to be shut down.

The coalition of businesses and groups dismissed such claims, saying, "some foreign countries have engaged in political censorship long before this bill was introduced and they will continue to do so regardless of whether this legislation is enacted."