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HR 3209HR 5313119th CongressIn Committee
App Store Freedom Act
Introduced: May 6, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] (R-Florida)
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Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Prohibits unfair practices by major app store operators, requiring interoperability, open development access, and banning exclusivity arrangements and anti-competitive behavior.
Key Points
- 1Applies to companies with app stores serving over 100 million U.S. users
- 2Requires interoperability and third-party app installation access
- 3Mandates open access to operating system interfaces and documentation
- 4Prohibits exclusivity requirements and in-app payment system tying
- 5Bans interference with legitimate business communications
- 6Enforced by FTC with civil penalties up to $1 million per violation
Impact Areas
Mobile app developers and platformsConsumer technology and app marketsDigital competition and antitrustSmall business app developersConsumer choice and innovation
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