To provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services. The main policy domain is Technology, Foreign Policy, Trade.
Who Benefits and How
technology companies and users of digital services may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, technology companies and users of digital services may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section idba9f13a7b93f437993d93ec4656dd77f: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.
- Section idCB9176B18FA94025AD181CE212AC1361: 2. Definitions In this Act: The terms antitrust laws and person have the meanings given the terms in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act (15...
- Section id23141f0da7b34ab28d6af9dbcdaa8a06: 3. Unlawful conduct It shall be unlawful for a person operating a covered platform in or affecting commerce to— preference the products, services, or lines of...
- Section idf9ffc229eb78427abf6c2b3ca2418d94: 4. Enforcement guidelines Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Commission and the Department of Justice, in consultation with...
- Section id2d1dff5f980a461b8db5746d82a004f3: 5. Rule of construction Nothing in this Act may be construed to limit— any authority of the Department of Justice or the Commission under the antitrust laws,...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Key Policy Areas
Technology, Foreign Policy, Trade
Primary Purpose
This bill, To provide that certain discriminatory conduct by covered platforms shall be unlawful, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting technology companies and users of digital services.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- technology companies and users of digital services
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- technology companies and users of digital services
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Klobuchar (for herself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Graham, …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_commission"
- → The commission identified in the operative section
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
a person that has the ability to restrict or materially impede the access of— a business user to the users or customers of the business user
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