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H.CON.RES.318: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should exercise its broad authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act to investigate businesses that are engaging in the deceptive advertising practice of misrepresenting their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about science, technology, communications
- Introduced Aug. 5, 1998
- Latest Major Action Aug. 28, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Trade Commission should exercise its broad authority under the Federal Trade Commission Act to investigate businesses that engage in the deceptive advertising practice of misrepresenting their geographic locations in telephone listings, Internet advertisements, and other advertising media.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.
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| Aug. 5, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) |