Bills · HR 5313
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5313Commerce
App Store Freedom Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address concerns about market power held by a few large tech companies that control the app ecosystems many people rely on daily. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to more choices for consumers, potentially lower prices for apps and digital content, and a more vibrant, competitive app market where smaller developers have a better chance to succeed.
Currently, users often have limited options for downloading apps and are subject to the rules and fees of the dominant app stores. App developers are often required to use specific payment systems that take a significant cut of their revenue, and they might face limitations on how they communicate with their customers. If this bill doesn't pass, these dynamics would likely continue, with limited competition, less flexibility for users, and ongoing challenges for independent app developers in a marketplace largely controlled by a few powerful entities.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires app store owners to allow users to set a third-party app or app store as the default and install apps from outside the company's own app store.
This gives users more freedom and choice over their device, breaking the exclusive control of major app stores.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits app store owners from requiring app developers to use their in-app payment systems or from punishing developers who offer different pricing on other platforms.
This could lead to lower fees for developers and potentially lower prices for consumers, while fostering payment system competition.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that app store owners provide app developers with equal and timely access to operating system features, interfaces, and development information, without cost.
This levels the playing field for smaller developers, ensuring they can create competitive apps without being disadvantaged by the platform owner.
PROVISION 04
Prevents app store owners from using nonpublic business information from third-party apps to create their own competing products.
This protects developers from unfair competition and discourages large companies from leveraging their platform access to disadvantage rivals.
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R· South Carolina
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in House
SEP 11
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5313
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
House BillHR 5313Commerce
App Store Freedom Act
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
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READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
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