US HB3378 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-0)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-07-31 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate rules to prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, a person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that: (1) such person is a provider of abortion services if such person does not provide such services, or (2) such person is not a provider of abortion services if such person does provide such services. Defines "abortion services" as providing surgical and non-surgical procedures to terminate a pregnancy, or providing referrals for such procedures. Sets forth the enforcement authority of the FTC, including with respect to nonprofit organizations.

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Title

Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-07-31HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
2015-07-29HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2015-07-29HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1165)
2015-07-29HouseIntroduced in House

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