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- H.R.5212
H.R.5212: Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 12, 2016
Bill Summary
Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act of 2016 This bill directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the provision of funeral goods or services. The rules must: (1) require price information to be disclosed clearly and conspicuously; (2) prohibit misrepresentations or the provision of goods or services being conditioned upon the purchase of other goods or services from the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 13, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) |