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Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 [HB-2495]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Tourism ]
[Public Safety ]
Stop Online Booking Scams Act of 2017 This bill prohibits third-party online hotel reservation sellers from charging a consumer's credit card or financial accounts in an Internet transaction for a hotel unless they disclose: (1) a description of the offered good or service, the cost, and other material terms before the conclusion of the transaction; (2) that the third-party seller is not affiliated with the hotel owner or an entity that provides the hotel services or accommodations; (3) that the third-party seller is not an exhibition organizer,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Castor
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/19/2017
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Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 [HB-2439]
[Healthcare ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require manufacturers of certain drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of $100 or more per month to report to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) price increases that result in a 10% or more increase in the cost of a drug over a 12-month period or a 25% or more increase over a 36-month period. Reports are required for prescription drugs and drugs commonly administered in hospitals, except vaccines, drugs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/19/2017
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Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2017 [S.1117]
[Finance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Investments ]
Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to allow a money market fund, under specified conditions, to elect to operate using a different method of valuation than is otherwise required. A money market fund that elects to do so shall not be subject to specified requirements related to the imposition of liquidity fees. Certain federal assistance may not be provided directly to any money market fund. This limitation on federal assistance must be disclosed in a money market's
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Menendez
Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. Hearings Held. on 06/26/2018
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Personal Care Products Safety Act [S.1113]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Animals ]
Personal Care Products Safety Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require cosmetics companies to register their facilities with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and to submit to the FDA cosmetic ingredient statements that include the amounts of a cosmetic's ingredients. Companies must pay a facility registration fee based on their annual gross sales of cosmetics. The collected fees can only be used for cosmetic safety activities. If the FDA determines that a cosmetic has a reasonable probability of causing serious
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Collins
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. (sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure: Cr S2918-2919) on 05/11/2017
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Drug Diversion and Counterfeit Crackdown Act of 2017 [HB-2376]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Healthcare ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
Drug Diversion and Counterfeit Crackdown Act of 2017
Sponsored by: Rep. Leonard Lance
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/05/2017
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MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 [HB-2356]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 This bill prohibits providers of Internet broadband services or of Internet content, applications, or devices from using unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to privacy or data security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consulting with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may promulgate regulations to carry out such prohibition. The FTC may also enforce this bill against common carriers regulated by the FCC under the Communications Act of 1934 and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jerry McNerney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 05/05/2017
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Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act [HB-2396]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Finance ]
Privacy Notification Technical Clarification Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act to exempt a vehicle financial company, under specified circumstances, from the requirement to annually disclose its privacy policies to consumers. A vehicle financial company shall be exempt from such requirement if: (1) the company has not changed its privacy policies since its last disclosure, (2) the current policy is available on its website and via mail, (3) notice is provided to customers regarding availability of the company's privacy policies,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregory Meeks
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 12/18/2017
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Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2018 [HB-2319]
[Finance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Investments ]
Consumer Financial Choice and Capital Markets Protection Act of 2018 This bill amends the Investment Company Act of 1940 to allow a money market fund, under specified conditions, to elect to operate using a different method of valuation than is otherwise required. Under specified conditions, a money market fund shall not be subject to certain requirements related to the imposition of liquidity fees. Certain federal assistance may not be provided directly to any money market fund. This limitation on federal assistance must be disclosed in a money
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alexander Mooney
Reported (amended) By The Committee On Financial Services. H. Rept. 115-903. on 08/24/2018
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Restoring Internet Freedom Act [S.993]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Restoring Internet Freedom Act This bill nullifies the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on February 26, 2015, relating to the reclassification of broadband Internet access service as a telecommunications service. The FCC is prohibited from reissuing such rule in substantially the same form, or from issuing a new rule that is substantially the same, unless the rule is specifically authorized by a law enacted after enactment of this bill.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Lee
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 05/01/2017
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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. [HR-288]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community. Supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to utilize
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Comstock
Introduced In House on 04/27/2017
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MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 [S.964]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
MY DATA Act of 2017 Managing Your Data Against Telecom Abuses Act of 2017 This bill prohibits providers of Internet broadband services or of Internet content, applications, or devices from using unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to privacy or data security. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after consulting with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), may promulgate regulations to carry out such prohibition. The FTC may also enforce this bill against common carriers regulated by the FCC under the Communications Act of 1934 and
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Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/27/2017
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [HB-2119]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Human Rights ]
[Human Services ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive monetary compensation
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Digital Commerce And Consumer Protection. on 04/28/2017
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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 [S.928]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Healthcare ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Health ]
[Mental Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Data Privacy ]
Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2017 This bill prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for compensation. It bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk. Individuals or entities shall not knowingly assist or facilitate a conversion therapy if they receive compensation from
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/25/2017
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Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2017 [S.888]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Funding ]
Understanding the True Cost of College Act of 2017 This bill amends the Higher Education Opportunity Act and the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to use a standardized financial aid offer form that meets specified requirements. The Department of Education (ED) must develop a standard format for financial aid offer forms based on recommendations from representatives of students, students' families, institutions of higher education, secondary school and postsecondary counselors, and nonprofit consumer groups.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2017
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Net Price Calculator Improvement Act [S.889]
[Education ]
[Student Loans ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Net Price Calculator Improvement Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Chuck Grassley
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2017
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Tax Refund Protection Act of 2017 [HB-1996]
[Taxes ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Finance ]
Tax Refund Protection Act of 2017 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to direct the Department of the Treasury to establish a program to license or certify and regulate tax return preparers. The program must require tax return preparers to: (1) demonstrate good character, good reputation, necessary qualifications, and competency; (2) pay a reasonable fee for licensing or certification; and (3) make certain disclosures regarding fees charged and the average amount of time expected to receive a tax refund. Treasury may take enforcement actions
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Sponsored by: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Introduced In House on 04/06/2017
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National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 [HB-1974]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
National Opportunity for Lead Exposure Accountability and Deterrence Act of 2017 This bill amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise the national primary drinking water regulations for lead and copper. The rule must direct: public water systems (the systems) to meet certain reporting requirements; the EPA to develop a sampling protocol and develop instructions for compliance with the protocol; the EPA, or the state exercising primary enforcement responsibility, to require on-site investigations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Environment. on 04/07/2017
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Sewage Sludge in Food Production Consumer Notification Act [HB-2064]
[Food ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Health ]
[Agriculture ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
Sewage Sludge in Food Production Consumer Notification Act This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Egg Products Inspection Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require consumers to be notified regarding food produced from crops, poultry, or livestock on land in which sewage sludge was applied. Sewage sludge is solid, semi-solid, or liquid residue generated during the treatment of domestic sewage in a treatment works. Under the bill, if consumers are not notified regarding food produced
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jose Serrano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/07/2017
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A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services. [S.878]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Cybersecurity ]
A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services. This bill amends the Communications Act of 1934 to direct the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to promulgate customer privacy regulations that require telecommunications services, broadband Internet access services, and interconnected VoIP services to: notify a customer about the collection, use, and sharing of customer proprietary information that is individually identifiable customer proprietary network information,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation. on 04/06/2017
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Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act [HB-1841]
[Cannabis ]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Crime ]
[Food ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to issue a final order that removes marijuana in any form from all schedules of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Marijuana is exempted from the CSA except as provided in this bill. The definition of "felony drug offense" does not include conduct related to marijuana. Marijuana is not included in the provisions setting forth penalties applicable to prohibited conduct under the CSA. It shall be unlawful to ship or transport marijuana from
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 04/24/2017