Proposal:Consumer Equity Protection Act of 2021

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 4460
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Consumer Equity Protection Act of 2021

This bill establishes a task force within the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the commission on matters related to equity in consumer protection.

The task force also must collaborate with relevant agencies to (1) monitor the market for unfair and deceptive acts targeting or affecting specified consumers or groups of consumers, and (2) educate the public about such acts.

Finally, the task force must support the processing of complaints involving unfair and deceptive acts.

Bill Title

Consumer Equity Protection Act of 2021

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2021-07-16: Introduced in House
• 2021-07-16: Introduced in House
• 2021-07-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Projected Outcome

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