that undermines competitiveness was moved Thursday after a Senate panel voted to move the bill to the Senate.

The U. S. Online Choice and Innovation ActThe U. S. Senate won a bipartisan victory in a 16-6 vote on the Senate Judiciary Committee. The bill points to Amazon; Alphabet, Google’s parent company; Apple; and Meta, which used to be called Facebook.

Corporations had worked hard to sink the bill, arguing that it could disrupt their services. The small tech corporations that backed the bill argued that it will gain advantages for consumers by adding competition.

“This bill is not intended to dismantle Big Tech or destroy the products they offer,” said Sen. Chuck Grassley, the most sensible Republican on the judicial panel. “The goal of the bill is to save you from the habit that stifles competition. “

Matt Schruers, president of the Computer and Communications Industry Association, criticized the bill and said he believed it would not pass the entire Senate. .

Another bill aimed at Big Tech, which enjoys bipartisan sponsorship, is also making its way through Congress. The Open App Markets Act would prevent Apple and Google app retail outlets from requiring app makers to use their payment systems.

The House of Representatives is also versions of the two bills.