US SB2413 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on December 17 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-12-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Pending: Senate Commerce, Science, And Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

TOTAL Act of 2015 Tallying of the Actual Liabilities Act of 2015 This bill prohibits a retailer under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from selling a product or service through an Internet website without presenting the total transaction amount it expects to collect from the potential purchaser (including all fees, taxes, and shipping and handling charges) before the person commits to the purchase. The bill sets forth authority for: (1) the FTC to enforce a violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (2) states to bring civil actions on behalf of residents threatened or adversely affected by such a violation.

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Title

TOTAL Act of 2015 Tallying of the Actual Liabilities Act of 2015

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-12-17SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB4460 (Related) 2016-02-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
SB2508 (Related) 2016-12-06 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 701.

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