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Proposal:COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 9038
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Status Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act

This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency.

Bill Title

COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2020-12-20: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2020-12-20: Introduced in House
  • 2020-12-20: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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