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Search Results: keywords:"internet retailers"

H. R. 6837 — To prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,435
The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023 aims to stop people from bypassing online security measures that retailers use to maintain fair customer access to products. It makes it illegal to get around purchasing limits or controls and to sell items obtained this way if the person...
Simple Explanation
The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023 is like a rule to stop sneaky people from using tricks to buy lots of toys or games online before others can. It's meant to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to buy things and lets big helpers like the Federal Trade Commission make sure the rules are followed.
S. 3511 — To prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,455
S. 3511, also known as the “Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023,” aims to protect online shopping by prohibiting the use of bots to bypass security measures on retailer websites. The bill makes it illegal for individuals to manipulate online systems to enact bypass purchasing...
Simple Explanation
S. 3511 is a law that tries to stop 'Grinch bots,' which are sneaky computer programs that buy up all the toys and presents online before real people can. It gives special powers to help catch and stop people using these bots so everyone can shop fairly.

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