International Consumer Protection Act of 2004

Summary

Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to authorize appropriations for the Commission (FTC) through FY 2006. Authorizes the FTC to accept payment from a domestic or foreign law enforcement authority for expenses incurred in carrying out FTC activities; and (2) accept unconditional gifts, donations, bequests, and voluntary and uncompensated services if such acceptance would not create a conflict of interest. Authorizes the FTC: (1) to share material with a foreign law enforcement agency upon prior certification that the material will be maintained in confidence and used only for official law enforcement purposes; and (2) upon request from such an agency, to conduct an investigation and seek and accept appointment by a U.S. district court of FTC attorneys to assist foreign and international tribunals and litigants, if the requesting agency is investigating or enforcing possible prohibitions against fraudulent or unfair commercial conduct. Includes the FTC among the agencies for which the exchange of records of and reports on financial institutions is permitted under RFPA. Allows the FTC to designate FTC attorneys to assist the Department of Justice in connection with litigation in foreign courts in which the FTC has an interest. Makes remedies currently available to the FTC regarding unfair and deceptive acts applicable to such acts involving foreign commerce that cause injury within, or that involve material conduct occurring within, the United States. Allows the FTC to refer evidence involving foreign persons or corporations for criminal proceedings. Authorizes staff exchanges with, and expenditures for cooperative arrangements with, foreign government agencies.

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 15 September 2004

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 15 September 2004

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 15 September 2004

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 August 2003

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 26 August 2003

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 August 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 June 2003

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 June 2003

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 June 2003

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