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- H.R.131
H.R.131: Consumer Protection for On-Line Games Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2003
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Consumer Protection for On-Line Games Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules to prohibit unfair and deceptive acts and practices in the labeling and advertising of games of chance and games of skill offered by means of the communications networks by network game operators. Requires that such rules prohibit: (1) making false, unsubstantiated, non-verifiable, or misleading claims regarding the fairness of the game;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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| Jan. 7, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.) |