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Enhanced Market Competition: New Rules for Large Digital Firms

This act aims to boost market competition, especially in the digital sector. It introduces new rules for large companies, making it harder for them to acquire smaller competitors and to unfairly promote their own services in search results. This could lead to more diverse and innovative products and services for citizens.
Key points
Simplifying the process for proving anti-competitive practices, potentially leading to lower prices and more choices for consumers.
Prohibiting acquisitions by digital giants valued over $100 billion if such acquisitions could reduce competition.
Requiring dominant digital firms to disclose if they promote their own services in search results, increasing transparency and fairness.
Allowing the government to recover profits gained from unfair practices, discouraging antitrust violations.
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Print number: 117_S_1074
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-04-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Trust-Busting for the Twenty-First Century Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1074.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Simplifying the process for proving anti-competitive practices, potentially leading to lower prices and more choices for consumers.
  • Prohibiting acquisitions by digital giants valued over $100 billion if such acquisitions could reduce competition.
  • Requiring dominant digital firms to disclose if they promote their own services in search results, increasing transparency and fairness.
  • Allowing the government to recover profits gained from unfair practices, discouraging antitrust violations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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