Consumer Controversies Resolution Act

Summary

Consumer Controversies Resolution Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to assure all consumers convenient access to a consumer controversy resolution mechanism which is effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious, and to facilitate better representation of consumer interests. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a Bureau of Consumer Redress. Directs the Commission to perform enumerated duties, including: (1) allocate and pay to the States funds appropriated for financial assistance to States under cooperative agreements; (2) review the operation of each State plan for the resolution of controversies involving consumers which has been approved under this Act; and (3) articulate and evaluate the goals for a model State system of consumer controversy resolution. Provides for the allocation to States of monies appropriated for financial assistance pursuant to this Act. Specifies purposes for which such funds may be used including public education and publicity relating to the availability and proper use of consumer controversy resolution mechanisms and settlement procedures. Authorizes to be appropriated not more than $500,000 for fiscal year 1976, and $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.

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Timeline

1. 9 July 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-850.

   Source: Committee

4. 13 May 1976

   Reported

   Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-850.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 July 1976

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

6. 4 August 1976

   Floor

   Call of calendar in Senate.

   Source: Floor

7. 4 August 1976

   Passed

   Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

   Source: Floor

8. 5 August 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 4 August 1976

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 July 1975

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Sponsors

• Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] · D · Cosponsor
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