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H.R. 3050 (105th)

Slamming Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 1997

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Introduced

13 November 1997

Last action

23 June 1998 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Improved Communications Act Remedies for Slamming Title II: Regulation of Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices in Connection with Slamming Slamming Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 1997 - Title I: Improved Communications Act Remedies for Slamming - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require any telephone exchange carrier that submits or executes a change in a subscriber's selection of a provider of telephone exchange or toll service in violation of subscriber verification requirements prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to refund to such subscriber any charges imposed for such service during the three-month period after such change is effected. Prohibits any change in selection, or verification of such a change, without the affirmative request of the subscriber. Requires the FCC to complete rulemaking for enforcement of such verification requirements within two years after the enactment of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Provides a private right of action for any subscriber whose service is changed in violation of such requirements. Authorizes the appropriate State court to increase damage awards by up to three times the maximum allowable award for willful and knowing violations. Title II: Regulation of Unfair and Deceptive Acts and Practices in Connection With Slamming - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules to prohibit unfair and deceptive acts and practices in any advertisement for or solicitation of any change in a subscriber's selection of a service provider. Requires a carrier to clearly and conspicuously disclose that the offer seeks to change the subscriber's service provider, as well as the total cost for such new service. Permits States to bring civil actions on behalf of residents to enjoin unlawful exchange practices, to enforce carrier compliance with FTC rules, or to obtain damages or other appropriate relief.

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Timeline

  1. 13 November 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 November 1997

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2362)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 November 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 November 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 9 December 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications, Trade, and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 June 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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