United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

HR 2889 — Online Consumer Protection Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Summary

Online Consumer Protection ActThis bill requires social media platforms and online marketplaces to establish, maintain, and disclose terms of service that include a consumer protection policy.The terms must cover issues such as payment methods, content ownership, and policies related to sharing user content with third parties.Further, the consumer protection policy must address what content or products are permitted on the platform or marketplace and how content or products may be blocked, removed, or modified. The policy for social media platforms also must describe the tools and support available to users who have experienced cyber harassment.Social media platforms and online marketplaces must develop and implement a consumer protection program to maintain compliance with the terms of service, consumer protection policies, and consumer protection laws. Platforms and marketplaces with annual revenues that exceeded $250,000 in the prior year or more than 10,000 active monthly users on average in the prior year also must submit to the Federal Trade Commission annual filings with respect to the requirements of this bill.The bill provides for enforcement by the commission, state attorneys general, and private civil action.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 545 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (545)

545 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2889 do?
Online Consumer Protection ActThis bill requires social media platforms and online marketplaces to establish, maintain, and disclose terms of service that include a consumer protection policy.The terms must cover issues such as payment methods, content ownership, and policies related to sharing user content with third parties.Further, the consumer protection policy must address what content or products are permitted on the platform or marketplace and how content or products may be blocked, removed, or modified. The policy for social media platforms also must describe the tools and support available to users who have experienced cyber harassment.Social media platforms and online marketplaces must develop and implement a consumer protection program to maintain compliance with the terms of service, consumer protection policies, and consumer protection laws. Platforms and marketplaces with annual revenues that exceeded $250,000 in the prior year or more than 10,000 active monthly users on average in the prior year also must submit to the Federal Trade Commission annual filings with respect to the requirements of this bill.The bill provides for enforcement by the commission, state attorneys general, and private civil action.
Who sponsors HR 2889?
HR 2889 is sponsored by Schakowsky, Janice D. (Democratic) and Castor, Kathy (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 2889?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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