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American Innovation and Choice Online Act: Regulations for Digital Platforms

This Act makes it unlawful for operators of covered online platforms to engage in certain discriminatory conduct. It prohibits the preferencing of the operator's own products in a manner that materially harms competition and restricts the use of non-public data from business users. The Act provides for civil penalties and injunctions to restrain violations.
Key points
Prohibits platform operators from preferencing their own products, services, or lines of business over those of another business user in a manner that materially harms competition.
Restricts the use of non-public data obtained from business users to offer competing products by the platform operator.
Prohibits restricting users from uninstalling pre-installed applications or changing default settings, unless necessary for the security or functioning of the platform.
Establishes civil penalties of up to 15 percent of the person's total United States revenue for the period the violation occurred.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2992
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-10-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Innovation and Choice Online Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2992.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits platform operators from preferencing their own products, services, or lines of business over those of another business user in a manner that materially harms competition.
  • Restricts the use of non-public data obtained from business users to offer competing products by the platform operator.
  • Prohibits restricting users from uninstalling pre-installed applications or changing default settings, unless necessary for the security or functioning of the platform.
  • Establishes civil penalties of up to 15 percent of the person's total United States revenue for the period the violation occurred.
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. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 301.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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