Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
S. 2597, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023, would amend the Clayton Act to create a new independent federal agency, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission. The five-member commission, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, would be given authority over "digital platforms"—websites, apps, operating systems, ad exchanges, and similar services—covering competition, transparency, privacy, data security, and national-security concerns. The bill lays out extensive definitions (such as "dominant platform," "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "platform conflict of interest") and outlines the commission's structure, jurisdiction, rulemaking powers, and conflict-of-interest rules for commissioners and staff.
The bill's provisions would primarily affect large technology and internet companies that operate digital platforms, as well as their business users and the personal data of ordinary consumers who use those platforms. It sets out obligations related to transparency practices, antitrust review of platform conduct and acquisitions, data portability, privacy duties (loyalty, care, confidentiality), data security safeguards, restrictions tied to national security, and a licensing system for operators of "dominant platforms." It also allows enforcement by federal agencies, states, and private parties.
The bill was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren, with Senator Lindsey Graham as a cosponsor, on July 27, 2023, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and, per official records, did not advance during the 118th Congress.
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Timeline
27 Jul 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does S. 2597 do?
- S. 2597, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act of 2023, would amend the Clayton Act to create a new independent federal agency, the Digital Consumer Protection Commission. The five-member commission, appointed by the President with Senate confirmation, would be given authority over "digital platforms"—websites, apps, operating systems, ad exchanges, and similar services—covering competition, transparency, privacy, data security, and national-security concerns. The bill lays out extensive definitions (such as "dominant platform," "personal data," "sensitive personal data," and "platform conflict of interest") and outlines the commission's structure, jurisdiction, rulemaking powers, and conflict-of-interest rules for commissioners and staff. The bill's provisions would primarily affect large technology and internet companies that operate digital platforms, as well as their business users and the personal data of ordinary consumers who use those platforms. It sets out obligations related to transparency practices, antitrust review of platform conduct and acquisitions, data portability, privacy duties (loyalty, care, confidentiality), data security safeguards, restrictions tied to national security, and a licensing system for operators of "dominant platforms." It also allows enforcement by federal agencies, states, and private parties. The bill was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren, with Senator Lindsey Graham as a cosponsor, on July 27, 2023, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It has not received a committee vote or further floor action, and, per official records, did not advance during the 118th Congress.
- Has S. 2597 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2597. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2597?
- S. 2597 was sponsored by Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 2597?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (27 Jul 2023).
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