Federal Trade Commission Authorization Act of 1982

Summary

Federal Trade Commission Authorization Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to revise the definition of unfair act or practice to include any act or practice that causes or is likely to cause substantial injury to consumers. Defines "substantial injury" as an injury that is not reasonably avoidable by consumers and is not outweighed by countervailing benefits to consumers or competition resulting from such act or practice. Permits the court to review certain cease and desist orders made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Authorizes the FTC to issue notice of proposed rulemaking with respect to any unfair or deceptive act or practice or false advertisement, only if it has issued two or more cease and desist orders or it believes a pattern of unfair and deceptive acts or practices or false advertisement exists. Extends the civil investigative demand procedures to the FTC's antitrust authority. Prohibits the FTC from studying, investigating and prosecuting agricultural cooperatives. Provides for congressional review and veto of final rules promulgated by the FTC. Makes any such rule effective unless a concurrent resolution of disapproval is introduced within 35 days after the rules's submission to Congress, and such resolution is adopted by both Houses within 90 days of the rule's submission. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the FTC from FY 1983 through FY 1985. Prohibits the FTC from intervening in the proceedings of any Federal or State agency without first notifying specified congressional committees at least 60 days in advance or as soon as practicable.

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Timeline

1. 17 August 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 August 1982

   Committee

   Consideration and Mark-Up Session Held by Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism Prior to Introduction (May 19, 82).

   Source: Committee

3. 17 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 17 August 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 18 August 1982

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 August 1982

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 September 1982

   Reported

   Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 97-809 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

8. 15 September 1982

   Reported

   Reported to House by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 97-809 (Part I).

   Source: Committee

9. 16 September 1982

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 16 September 1982

    Floor

    Committee on Rules Granted a Modified Open Rule Providing 2 Hours of General Debate.

    Source: Floor

11. 16 September 1982

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H.Res.587 Reported to House.

    Source: Floor

12. 20 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 522.

    Source: Calendars

13. 20 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Rules. Report No: 97-809 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

14. 20 September 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Rules. Report No: 97-809 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

15. 1 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

16. 1 December 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 1 December 1982

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

18. 1 December 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House by Rule.

    Source: Floor

19. 1 December 1982

    Passed

    Rule Passed House.

    Source: Floor

20. 6 December 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 970.

    Source: Calendars

21. 6 December 1982

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 1 December 1982

  Open at official source

• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 20 September 1982

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4] · R · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 6995) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to extend the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act, and for other purposes.
• amends ← An amendment to provide for a moratorium on FTC regulation of professionals. The amendment prohibits the FTC from issuing regulations regarding state regulated professions until Congress provides that the FTC has such authority, that such authority preempts the state authority issued after May 28, 1981 shall be void. This moratorium is not to affect the activities of the Attorney General under the Sherman Act or the Clayton Act. The amendment provides a definition of "professional".
• amends ← A technical amendment to state that the definition of an unfair practice as one which causes substantial injury to consumers shall have no effect and shall not be taken into account in connection with any State law which prevents persons, partnerships, or corporations subject to the jurisdiction of the State from engaging in unfair acts or practices.
• amends ← An amendment to reduce funds for the FTC: from $66,080,000 to $60,838,000 (FY '83), from $70,705,000 to $55,100,000 (FY '84), and from $75,654,000 to $54,600,000 (FY '85).
• amends ← Rules Committee Amendments en bloc which would strike section 7 of the bill, the extension of the legislative veto.
• amends ← A substitute amendment to the Luken amendment. The amendment 1) prohibits the FTC from finding any method of competition unfair if that method under the Sherman Act would be held to constitute state action, 2) prohibits the FTC from issuing regulations prohibiting unfair practices if such regulations would invalidate state laws which establish regulations for the training and competition of professionals, unless the FTC finds that the state law a) prescribes any commercial or business act or practice and b) adversely affects or is likely to adversely affect competition. In making such a finding the FTC must consider the benefits to the citizens which result from the law that authorizes or prescribes the practice in question.