Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987

Summary

Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to deny authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to find a method of competition unfair (in any action under the Sherman Act) if such method of competition would be held to constitute State action. Prohibits the FTC from instituting a civil action, in cases involving consent orders, to obtain civil penalties for unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Permits a district court to review certain FTC determinations of law which found an act or practice unfair or deceptive. Revises the effective dates for cease and desist orders issued by the FTC. Applies FTC civil investigative demand procedures only to acts, practices, or methods of competition declared unlawful by a law. Denies the FTC authority to: (1) study, investigate, or prosecute agricultural cooperatives for any action not in violation of antitrust Acts; or (2) study or investigate agricultural marketing orders. Provides for congressional review and veto of final rules promulgated by the FTC. Makes any such rule effective unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law within 90 days of the rule's submission. Prohibits the FTC from intervening in the proceedings of any Federal or State agency: (1) unless required by Federal law; or (2) without first notifying specified congressional committees. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Directs the FTC to conduct a study of advertising which uses the offering of the opportunity to receive something of value as an inducement to purchase that which is being advertised. Requires the FTC to submit the results of such study to specified congressional committees within one year of the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the FTC to submit reports to specified congressional committees on instances in which: (1) resale price maintenance has been suspected or alleged; and (2) predatory pricing practices have been suspected or alleged. Directs the FTC to study: (1) the marketing, sale, cost, and coverage of health insurance for the elderly; and (2) the increase in property and casualty insurance rates to small business owners, local governments, physicians, dentists, and child care centers.

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Timeline

1. 8 July 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 July 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 8 July 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 July 1987

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

5. 14 July 1987

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

6. 4 August 1987

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-271 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

7. 4 August 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Sep 25, 87.

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 4 August 1987

   Reported

   Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-271 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

9. 17 August 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Aviation.

   Source: Committee

10. 23 September 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 194.

    Source: Calendars

11. 23 September 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-271 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

12. 23 September 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

13. 23 September 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

14. 23 September 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 100-271 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

15. 23 September 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Aviation Discharged.

    Source: Committee

16. 1 October 1987

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.279 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

17. 1 October 1987

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted an Open Rule Providing Two Hours of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

18. 7 October 1987

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

19. 7 October 1987

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 404 - 10 (Record Vote No: 351).

    Source: Floor

20. 7 October 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 404 - 10 (Record Vote No: 351).

    Source: Floor

21. 7 October 1987

    Passed

    House Agreed to Amendments Adopted by the Committee of the Whole.

    Source: Floor

22. 7 October 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

23. 7 October 1987

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

2 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 October 1987

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 8 July 1987

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Callahan, Sonny [R-AL-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2897) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to extend the authorization of appropriations in such Act, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987
• amends ← An amendment to mandate an FTC study on possible deceptive practices by for-profit entities which offer services through the mail that can be obtained for less or for free from the Federal Government. The study would also cover organizations which solicit through the mail, and which use seals, symbols, or trademarks that imply Federal Government endorsement or involvement. The amendment requires the FTC to either promulgate regulations governing such solicitations or to report to Congress on its decision not to promulgate regulations.
• amends ← Committee amendment by the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.