Renew the push to pass comprehensive competition bills (like AICOA and OAMA) in Congress.
Build a coordinated push to move AICOA and the Open App Markets Act from near-miss legislation into enforceable rules for dominant platforms. Prioritize closing loopholes, keeping bipartisan support intact, and making “gatekeeper” harms concrete for small businesses and consumers.
Why this works
- This strategy directly addresses the problem by updating laws to forbid the core unfair practices (self-preferencing, retaliating against business users, app store monopolistic rules).
- It would apply across the nation uniformly, giving clear rules of the road.
- Because these bills already have bipartisan support and are well-drafted (with input from extensive investigations), there’s a strong case that they will immediately increase competition – e.g.
- forcing Apple to allow alternative app stores or payment options would benefit developers and consumers with lower prices and more innovation.
- Passing them would also demonstrate democratic control over Big Tech, restoring public faith that these companies aren’t above the law.
Tech Oversight Project
AdvocacyHolding Big Tech accountable through policy and pressure
The Tech Oversight Project is a tech policy advocacy organization launched in 2022 to push for aggressive government action against Big Tech monopolies:. It is the only watchdog focused solely on advancing antitrust legislation and regulatory scrutiny of companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Apple. The Tech Oversight Project uses campaign-style tactics — rapid response communications, opposition research, and media outreach — to counter Big Tech’s lobbying and rally support for reforms that protect consumers, privacy, and competition:.
Mechanism
About LobbyingHow Tech Oversight Project uses funding
- Map where AICOA and OAMA are stalled and what would unblock movement.
- Tighten bill language to target self-preferencing, retaliation, and app-store restrictions described in the cause materials.
- Coordinate coalition letters, testimony, and meetings with lawmakers.
- Build a simple narrative that links platform “tolls” to higher costs and fewer choices.
- Track amendments closely and push back on carve-outs that undercut coverage.
Milestones
Checkpoints and the expected timing for each step
- 1
Status and coalition plan set
Near termSponsors, committee path, and roles are confirmed.
- 2
Briefing packet finalized
Near termMaterials explain the targeted practices and proposed fixes.
- 3
Committee action secured
Legislative windowA hearing, markup, or vote advances AICOA and/or OAMA.
- 4
Floor pathway executed
This sessionThe bills reach floor consideration or a viable vehicle.