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Online Consumer Protection: Clear Rules for Platforms and Marketplaces

This act aims to enhance safety and transparency in using social media and online marketplaces. It mandates clear terms of service, making it easier to understand what content is allowed, how to report issues, and what happens with data. This gives citizens greater control and better tools to protect their rights online.
Key points
Social media platforms and online marketplaces must provide clear and understandable terms of service, including rules on payments, content ownership, and data sharing.
Users gain the right to report fraud, dangerous products, and violations, and to appeal platform decisions.
The act allows individuals to seek damages for violations and prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements that prevent class actions.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee compliance, and platforms will be required to submit annual reports on their consumer protection programs.
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Print number: 118_HR_4887
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Online Consumer Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4887.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Social media platforms and online marketplaces must provide clear and understandable terms of service, including rules on payments, content ownership, and data sharing.
  • Users gain the right to report fraud, dangerous products, and violations, and to appeal platform decisions.
  • The act allows individuals to seek damages for violations and prohibits pre-dispute arbitration agreements that prevent class actions.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee compliance, and platforms will be required to submit annual reports on their consumer protection programs.
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 Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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