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DETOUR Act

USA117th CongressHR-6083| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2021
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their product to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, and it prohibits designing online products that lead to compulsive usage by children. If meeting certain requirements, an association of large online operators may register with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a professional standards body to develop and promote best practices and guidance for complying with the requirements of this bill. The bill provides authority for the FTC to enforce the requirements of this bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8975
DETOUR Act
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Dec 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3330
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8975
    DETOUR Act


  • November 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • December 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3330
    Introduced in Senate

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-3330: DETOUR Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMental healthRight of privacyTechnology assessment

DETOUR Act

USA117th CongressHR-6083| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2021
Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act or the DETOUR Act This bill prohibits large online operators from manipulating their product to mislead consumers into providing personal information or giving consent. The bill further prohibits these operators from studying the behavioral patterns of subsets of users without first obtaining informed consent, and it prohibits designing online products that lead to compulsive usage by children. If meeting certain requirements, an association of large online operators may register with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) as a professional standards body to develop and promote best practices and guidance for complying with the requirements of this bill. The bill provides authority for the FTC to enforce the requirements of this bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-8975
DETOUR Act
Nov 30, 2021
Introduced in House
Nov 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 1, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Dec 7, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3330
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-8975
    DETOUR Act


  • November 30, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • November 30, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 1, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


  • December 7, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3330
    Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (1)
Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)

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

Commerce

Related Bills

  • S 117-3330: DETOUR Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthComputers and information technologyConsumer affairsFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Internet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsMental healthRight of privacyTechnology assessment