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H.R. 5239 (114th)

Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016

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Introduced

13 May 2016

Last action

20 May 2016 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Sponsors

Jerry McNerney

Subjects

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Source updated

12 August 2025

Summary

Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to authorize the Federal Trade Commission to regulate common carriers subject to the Communications Act of 1934.

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Timeline

  1. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 May 2016

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 May 2016

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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