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DETOUR Act

USA117th CongressS-3330| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2021
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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

S 116-1084
DETOUR Act
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7501
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1084
    DETOUR Act


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7501
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6083: 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 CongressS-3330| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2021
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

S 116-1084
DETOUR Act
Dec 7, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 7, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Apr 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7501
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1084
    DETOUR Act


  • December 7, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 7, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.


  • April 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7501
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner

Democratic Senator

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)John Thune (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6083: 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