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H.R. 6508 (112th)

E-STOP Act

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Introduced

21 September 2012

Last action

26 September 2012 · Referred

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

Subjects

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14 August 2025

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Summary

Ensuring Shoppers Transparency in Online Pricing Act of 2012 or the E-STOP Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate rules requiring an Internet merchant with annual gross revenue of more than $1 million to disclose to each consumer, prior to the final purchase of any good or service, the use of a price-altering computer program. Defines "price-altering computer program" as one that: (1) accesses a consumer's personal information, including information about the consumer's computer and browsing history; and (2) uses such information to alter the merchant's selling price of a good or service. Allows exemptions to accommodate the reasonable expectations of consumers concerning price changes. Deems a violation of a rule promulgated under this Act to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Timeline

  1. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 September 2012

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 September 2012

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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