H.R. 5111 - Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Sponsor:
- Leonard Lance
- Summary:
- To prohibit the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has become law.
by voice vote on November 28, 2016.
Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
H.R. 5111 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- To prohibit the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To prohibit the use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict the ability of a consumer to communicate regarding the goods or services offered in interstate commerce that were the subject of the contract, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
- Sponsor
- Leonard Lance
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Commerce
- Business education
- Civil actions and liability
- Consumer affairs
- Contracts and agency
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Government information and archives
- Intellectual property
- Self-employed
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/28/2016 Referred to Committee House 9/12/2016 Senate 11/28/2016 Signed by President 12/14/2016 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 9/12/2016 by voice vote currently selected Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 11/28/2016 by voice vote Action Date Description Introduced 4/28/2016 4/28/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 4/28/2016 Introduced in House 4/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. 6/08/2016 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 6/09/2016 Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 6/09/2016 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . 7/12/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. 7/13/2016 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Put on a legislative calendar 7/13/2016 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. 9/09/2016 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-731. Put on a legislative calendar 9/09/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 567. 9/12/2016 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. 9/12/2016 Considered under suspension of the rules. 9/12/2016 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5111. select this vote House Vote on Passage 9/12/2016 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. 9/12/2016 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 9/13/2016 Received in the Senate, read twice. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 11/28/2016 Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. 11/29/2016 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Presented to President 12/02/2016 Presented to President. Signed 12/14/2016 Signed by President. Enacted 12/14/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-258. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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