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Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

… of commodity, and name and place of business of the product's manufacturer, packer, or distributor. The Act authorizes additional regulations where necessary to prevent consumer deception (or to facilitate value … slack fill of packages, use of "cents-off" or lower price labeling, or characterization of package sizes. … Fair …

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Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 1451-1461

This Act directs the Commission to issue regulations requiring that all consumer commodities other than food, drugs, therapeutic devices, and cosmetics be labeled to disclose net contents, identity of...

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Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act

… Contact Lens Consumers Act The Act imposes on contact lens prescribers and sellers several requirements intended to enhance prescription portability. Among other things, prescribers must release a contact lens prescription to a …

Mission

Competition

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 7601-7610

The Act imposes on contact lens prescribers and sellers several requirements intended to enhance prescription portability. Among other things, prescribers must release a contact lens prescription to a...

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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991

… Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act of 1991 Section 151 of this Act (adding … requirements). It requires the Commission to issue a rule prescribing the manner and content of those disclosures. … …

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

Pub. L. No. 102-242, 105 Stat. 2236, codified in relevant part at 12 U.S.C. § 1831t

Section 151 of this Act (adding Section 43 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act), as amended by the Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2006, Pub. L. No. 109-351, 120 Stat. 2011, and the Dodd...

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Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976

… Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 This Act, amending the Clayton Act, requires companies to file premerger notifications with the Federal Trade Commission …

Mission

Competition

Law

15 U.S.C. § 18a

This Act, amending the Clayton Act, requires companies to file premerger notifications with the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department for certain acquisitions...

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Identity Theft Assumption and Deterrence Act of 1998

… and Deterrence Act of 1998 Section 5 of this Act makes the FTC a central clearinghouse for identity theft complaints. The Act requires the FTC to log and acknowledge such complaints, provide victims with relevant information, and refer their …

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

Pub. L. 105–318, 112 Stat. 3010, codified in relevant part at 18 U.S.C. § 1028 note

Section 5 of this Act makes the FTC a central clearinghouse for identity theft complaints. The Act requires the FTC to log and acknowledge such complaints, provide victims with relevant information...

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International Antitrust Enforcement Assistance Act of 1994

… certain restrictions, evidence of antitrust violations and provide each other with investigatory assistance. … …

Mission

Competition

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 6201-6212

The Act authorizes the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department to enter into mutual assistance agreements with foreign antitrust authorities. Under such agreements, U.S. and foreign...

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Magnuson Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act

… Magnuson Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act Magnuson Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act Title I of this Act authorizes the Federal … Stat. … Magnuson Moss Warranty-Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act …

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 2301-2312

Title I of this Act authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to develop regulations for written warranties. The Act directs the Commission to establish disclosure standards for written warranties...

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Mortgage-Related Provisions of Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, Title VI, Section 626

… Mortgage-Related Provisions of Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009, Title VI, … and foreclosure rescue services. It also authorizes the FTC to enforce the rules and obtain civil penalties for … to the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, but the FTC retains its enforcement authority. … Mortgage-Related …

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

12 U.S.C. § 5538

Section 626 of this Act (now codified at 12 U.S.C. § 5538) directs the Federal Trade Commission to initiate rulemaking relating to unfair or deceptive acts or practices regarding mortgage loans...

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Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act

… Act Muhammed Ali Boxing Reform Act This Act, amending the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, specifies that a … policies, and general sanctioning fee schedule with the FTC. The Act further directs the FTC to make this information available to the public. A …

Mission

Competition

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 6301-6313

This Act, amending the Professional Boxing Safety Act of 1996, specifies that a sanctioning organization may not receive any compensation from a boxing match unless it files its bylaws and a complete...

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National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993

Mission

Competition

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4306

This Act establishes certain protections for any joint research, development, or production venture as to which a voluntary, prior written notification has been filed with the Attorney General and the...

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Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act

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Competition

Law

Pub. L. No. 109-417, 120 Stat. 2831, codified in relevant part at 42 USC 247d–6a note

Section 405 of the Act provides for the Commission and the Department of Justice to participate in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on consultations among, and voluntary agreements...

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Petroleum Marketing Practices Act

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Consumer Protection

Law

Pub. L. 95–297, 92 Stat. 333, codified in relevant part at 15 U.S.C. §§ 2821-2824

Subchapter II of this Act authorizes the Commission to enforce, and further define, requirements for the calculation and posting of gasoline octane ratings by gasoline distributors and retailers.

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Postal Accountability and Enhancement Act

Mission

Competition

Law

Pub. L. No. 109-435, 120 Stat. 3198, codified in relevant part at 39 U.S.C. § 409

Section 404 of this Act (39 U.S.C. § 409), among other things, makes the United States Postal Service subject to FTC enforcement under the FTC Act with respect to unfair methods of competition.

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Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act)

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

42 U.S.C. § 290bb-25b

This Act formally establishes and enhances the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, of which the FTC is a member.

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Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. § 7801-7807

This Act prohibits certain conduct by sports agents relating to the signing of contracts with student athletes. It makes it unlawful for an agent to directly or indirectly recruit a student athlete by...

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Standards Development Organization Act of 2004

Mission

Competition

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 4301-4306

This Act amends the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to extend the same antitrust protections to standards development organizations (SDOs) while those organizations are...

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Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. §§ 8401-8405

This Act prohibits any post-transaction third party seller (a seller who markets goods or services online through an initial merchant after a consumer has initiated a transaction with that merchant)...

online-shoppers-enrolled.pdf (163.48 KB)

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Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

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Consumer Protection

Law

Pub. L. No. 115-174, codified in relevant part primarily at 15 U.S.C. 1650, 1681c, 1681c-1, 1681i and 42 U.S.C. 405b

This act includes a number of changes to the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other lending-related laws, many of which affect consumers and the FTC. In particular: Title III amends the FCRA regarding...

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Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. § 6552-53

This Act requires the FTC to provide a nationwide program that promotes children’s safe use of the internet. The Act specifies that the FTC’s program must utilize existing resources of public and...

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Fair Credit Billing Act

Mission

Consumer Protection

Law

15 U.S.C. 1666-1666j

This Act, amending the Truth in Lending Act, requires prompt written acknowledgment of consumer billing complaints and investigation of billing errors by creditors. The amendment prohibits creditors...

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