SEARCH Act of 2026 Securing Enforcement of Americans' Right to...
A bill to restore competition in online search and digital advertising markets, to prevent exclusionary conduct by covered platforms, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to bring back fairness in online search and digital advertising markets by stopping certain companies from using unfair tactics to dominate the market. It targets big platforms that may be using their size to unfairly limit competition and harm smaller businesses. If passed, this bill would affect large tech companies and smaller businesses by creating a fairer environment for competition.
The bill has been introduced and is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was introduced on July 15, 2026, and has been referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for further review. This means experts in the field will now examine the bill and may suggest changes before it moves forward.
Key steps so far include its introduction and referral to the Judiciary Committee, which is responsible for assessing its legality and impact. Moving forward, the committee will likely hold hearings and possibly mark up the bill, which involves making amendments. The bill's future steps will depend on the committee's recommendations and the overall legislative agenda.
