HR 3067 United States House · 117th Congress

Online Consumer Protection Act

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 7, 2021 Last action May 10, 2021
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May 10, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
lower
May 7, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
May 7, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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