U.S. Proposes 'Online Sellers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026'
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a new bill aimed at providing more compliance protections for third-party sellers. If passed, platforms like Amazon and Walmart will need to offer more transparent appeal processes for handling violations, and the duration for freezing sellers' funds and inventory will be strictly limited by federal law to prevent platform abuse leading to business interruptions.
What are the key facts?
- 1Bill Name: Online Sellers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026
- 2Proposal Date: July 21, 2026
- 3Key Content: Limits on freezing funds and inventory durations
- 4Inventory Limit: No more than 30 calendar days
What happened?
The U.S. House introduced the 'Online Sellers' Bill of Rights Act of 2026' (H.R. 9799) on July 21, focusing on how e-commerce platforms enforce rules against sellers. The bill mandates that platforms must give clear reasons for account suspensions and respond to appeals within a specific timeframe. Furthermore, any restrictions on sellers’ inventory must not exceed 30 days to ensure a balance between platform regulation and sellers' operational rights.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers will have stronger legal tools to appeal against account suspensions or inventory freezes, potentially reducing operational risks.