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Online Consumer Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-3067| House 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Online Consumer Protection Act This bill requires social media platforms and online marketplaces to establish and maintain terms of service that include a consumer protection policy. The terms must cover issues such as payment methods, content ownership, and policies related to sharing user content with third parties. Further, the consumer protection policy must address what content or products are permitted on the platform or marketplace and how content or products may be blocked, removed, or modified. Social media platforms and online marketplaces must develop and implement a consumer protection program to maintain compliance with their consumer protection policies and other consumer protection laws. Platforms and marketplaces above certain revenues or monthly users also must submit to the Federal Trade Commission annual filings with respect to the requirements of this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the commission, state attorneys general, and private civil action.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6570
Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020
May 7, 2021
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6570
    Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020


  • May 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Commerce

Online Consumer Protection Act

USA117th CongressHR-3067| House 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
Online Consumer Protection Act This bill requires social media platforms and online marketplaces to establish and maintain terms of service that include a consumer protection policy. The terms must cover issues such as payment methods, content ownership, and policies related to sharing user content with third parties. Further, the consumer protection policy must address what content or products are permitted on the platform or marketplace and how content or products may be blocked, removed, or modified. Social media platforms and online marketplaces must develop and implement a consumer protection program to maintain compliance with their consumer protection policies and other consumer protection laws. Platforms and marketplaces above certain revenues or monthly users also must submit to the Federal Trade Commission annual filings with respect to the requirements of this bill. The bill provides for enforcement by the commission, state attorneys general, and private civil action.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6570
Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020
May 7, 2021
Introduced in House
May 7, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6570
    Online Consumer Protection Act of 2020


  • May 7, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 7, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • May 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Kathy Castor (Democratic)

Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted