HR9799Referred to Committee

To establish a bill of rights for third-party sellers on critical trading partners, and for other purposes.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-21
Introduced
8
Cosponsors
HR
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Becca Balint
Becca Balint
Democrat · VT · Representative
Votes with party: 98.1% (623 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would create protections for small businesses and independent sellers who use large online marketplaces to sell their products, ensuring they have clearer rights and dispute resolution processes when their accounts are suspended or their products are removed. It aims to prevent major e-commerce platforms from unfairly shutting down sellers without proper notice or explanation, while giving these sellers better tools to appeal decisions and understand the rules they must follow. The bill would primarily affect small business owners, independent merchants, and the large online platforms where they conduct business.

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