H.R. 3825 · 117th Congress
Ending Platform Monopolies Act
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DeSaulnier4 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill prohibits large online platforms, as designated by the Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission, from offering certain products or services from another line of business that is owned or controlled by the platform.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 11, 2021
Ending Platform Monopolies Act
This bill prohibits large online platforms, as designated by the Department of Justice or Federal Trade Commission, from offering certain products or services from another line of business that is owned or controlled by the platform.
Specifically, such platforms are prohibited from owning or controlling another line of business that (1) uses the platform to sell products or services, (2) offers a product or service that the platform requires a business user to purchase or use as a condition for access to the platform, or (3) gives rise to a conflict of interest.
Under the bill, a conflict of interest occurs when a platform operator's ownership or control of another line of business creates an incentive and the ability for the platform to
- provide an advantage to the platform's own products or services over those of a competitor on the platform, or
- exclude or disadvantage the products or services of a competitor on the platform.
For example, under the bill, Amazon.com, Inc. may be prohibited from offering for sale on Amazon.com privately labeled products or services (e.g., Amazon Essentials, AmazonBasics, etc.) if designated as a large online platform.
Finally, the bill prohibits a director, officer, employee, or agent of a platform from simultaneously serving in the same or a similar role with a formerly affiliated entity.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Ending Platform Monopolies Act
Latest action (Jun 24, 2021): Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Policy area: Commerce · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 11, 2021
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.