Home
News
You are here

US antitrust bill that would place restrictions on tech giants may not have enough votes to pass

By Iskra Petrova

Published: Jul 28, 2022, 1:35 AM

Apple

Google

Add us as a preferred source on Google Search

US antitrust bill that would place restrictions on tech giants may not have enough votes to pass

The American Choice and Innovation Act, a bill that was proposed with power to reign in tech giants may not have enough votes to pass, at least judging by what the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, reports Bloomberg. This bill is the one that aims to restrict tech giants from preferring their services over rivals'. Now it seems it may not become law just yet.

The American Choice and Innovation Act antitrust bill may not have enough votes to pass and become legislation

The American Choice and Innovation Act was introduced as a proposal last year. If it becomes legislation, it will place a lot of restrictions on big tech giants, aiming to prevent them from anti-competitive practices. Among those restrictions is the prevention of big tech giants from preferring their services over third-party ones. Companies that would be affected include Apple, Google, Meta, and Amazon.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reportedly stated that he doesn't believe there will be enough votes to pass the measure, which he called a 'high priority' nevertheless. The Senate needs 60 votes to approve the antitrust bill, but reportedly Sen. Schumer stated it doesn't have them.

Earlier, Schumer stated that the Senate's priorities are currently semiconductor legislation, budget reconciliation, and healthcare for veterans, and the antitrust bill we are talking about here wasn't included. However, he was reportedly urged to put the bill on the floor in an attempt to persuade undecided lawmakers to vote for it, but it seems he thinks this won't be effective.

For now, the future of the bill seems uncertain. On the other hand, Europe is also working on similar bills, like for example the Digital Markets Act, which could enter into force next spring.

$90

$210

$120 off (57%)

Mint Mobile is now allowing you to get whichever plan you like for either three, six, or 12 months for just $15/mo. If you go for the six-month unlimited service, for instance, you'll now have to pay just $90 upfront instead of $210.

Buy at Mint Mobile

View Full Bio

Iskra Petrova is a news writer at PhoneArena, where she covers mobile tech news and maintains the site’s device hubs with the latest leaked specs, rumors, and official details for upcoming phones. She joined PhoneArena in 2020 after three years in technical support for Microsoft Exchange, giving her practical experience with software infrastructure and troubleshooting. Iskra holds a Master’s Degree in Literature, which helps her translate complex tech details into clear, reader-friendly coverage. She is a daily Apple ecosystem user, while also closely following Sony Xperia’s camera-focused phones and Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip series.

Read the latest from Iskra Petrova