To provide for automatic renewal protections, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides automatic renewal protections A person who sells a good or service to a consumer pursuant to a contract that includes a free-to-pay conversion or negative option feature or any other automatic renewal provision, requires enforcement by the Commission A violation of section 2 or a rule promulgated under this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B), and defines definitions In this Act: The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission. It relies on procurement rules, compliance mandates, delegation of rulemaking, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Criminal Justice, Environment, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Provides automatic renewal protections A person who sells a good or service to a consumer pursuant to a contract that includes a free-to-pay conversion or negative option feature or any other automatic renewal provision...
- Requires enforcement by the Commission A violation of section 2 or a rule promulgated under this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B)...
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides automatic renewal protections A person who sells a good or service to a consumer pursuant to a contract that includes a free-to-pay conversion or negative option feature or any other automatic renewal provision, requires enforcement by the Commission A violation of section 2 or a rule promulgated under this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B), and defines definitions In this Act: The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Criminal Justice, Environment, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill provides automatic renewal protections A person who sells a good or service to a consumer pursuant to a contract that includes a free-to-pay conversion or negative option feature or any other automatic renewal provision, requires enforcement by the Commission A violation of section 2 or a rule promulgated under this Act shall be treated as a violation of a rule defining an unfair or a deceptive act or practice under section 18(a)(1)(B), and defines definitions In this Act: The term Commission means the Federal Trade Commission.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Van Hollen (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Luján, Mr. …
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