Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to write rules, within 180 days, governing how large online platforms treat third-party sellers. Platforms could not hold a seller's inventory or funds for more than 30 days unless they meet a standard of proof that the goods or money are tied to counterfeit or unlawful activity, and they would have to notify sellers in writing within 72 hours of a hold. Platforms would have to give 30 days' advance notice of major policy changes, provide specific reasons and appeal steps when investigating or suspending a seller, and carry the burden of proving a violation. Violations would be enforced by the FTC, state attorneys general, and private lawsuits allowing triple damages even where an arbitration agreement exists.

Full text and official record on Congress.gov

Sponsors

• Becca Balint Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors