US House antitrust bills could change the internet as we know it. Here's how

Congress is poised to move forward with a series of sweeping bills meant to rein in big tech companies. In the process, it's creating new questions about the future of the digital economy. That massive tech companies should be regulated more heavily is a rare point of bipartisan agreement in Washington; the push comes as existing antitrust laws are also being tested against several of the biggest companies in ongoing court battles. As lawmakers prepare to advance some major bills out of committee on June 30, the challenge now is understanding what the new legislation may mean for the products and services consumers use every day. For the obvious targets—Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Apple—the policies will have varied effects.