US HB4341 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on March 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2014-04-29 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3251)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Truth in Advertising Act of 2014 - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to submit a report to Congress that contains: (1) a strategy to reduce the use, in advertising and other media for the promotion of commercial products, of images that have been altered to materially change the physical characteristics of the faces and bodies of the individuals depicted; and (2) recommendations for a risk-based regulatory framework with respect to such use. Requires the FTC to solicit input from external stakeholders and experts including, to the extent practicable, from: (1) stakeholders that are geographically and culturally diverse; and (2) experts from physical and mental health, business, and consumer advocacy communities.

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Title

Truth in Advertising Act of 2014

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-04-29HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3251)
2014-03-28HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
2014-03-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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