# 119-hr-2889: Online Consumer Protection Act

119-hr-2889, Online Consumer Protection Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-05-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-2889
- Congress: 119
- Title: Online Consumer Protection Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-05-16

## Summary

This bill would give the Federal Trade Commission authority to set and enforce consumer-protection practices for social media platforms and online marketplaces and would require **clear, machine-readable terms of service**. It focuses on plain-language disclosure of content rules, appeal rights, product safety notices, and user remedies. - Consumers: Users would get plain-language policies that explain what content and behavior are permitted, how takedowns or account terminations work, how to request or appeal actions, and the tools and support available for cyber harassment. - Platforms and sellers: Services must maintain machine-readable terms that cover payment methods, content ownership, sharing with third parties, disclaimers and limits of liability. Marketplaces must also disclose allowed product descriptions and marketing, how to report suspected fraud or dangerous products, remedies like refunds or repairs, and how sellers are notified and can contest or appeal actions. - Rulemaking and timeline: The Federal Trade Commission would study short-form disclosures within 180 days and finalize regulations within 1 year to require clear short statements or icons. A majority vote of Commissioners can block finalization if they determine the short-form approach will not advance consumer understanding.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New transparency rules for platforms and marketplaces: benefit, high. This bill would require social media platforms and online marketplaces (as defined in the bill) to post plain‑language, machine‑readable terms at all times. Terms would explain payment rules, content ownership and sharing, what content or products are allowed, and how removals, reports, refunds, an…
- Stronger enforcement and your right to sue: benefit, high. If enacted, you could sue in state or federal court for harms from a violation, and courts could award damages and attorney fees. Pre‑dispute arbitration clauses and class‑action waivers would be invalid for these disputes, and a court would decide if the ban applies. Section 230 would not shield v…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
- 119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
- 119-hr-3376: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-2889 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2889)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-5862: American Energy Independence and Affordability Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5862)
- [119-hr-5361: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5361)
- [119-hr-3376: Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3376)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2889 (as of 2026-05-16).