US Congress House Bill 4501 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Engrossed on December 9 2010 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-12-09 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010 - Prohibits any purchaser of precious metals from: (1) selling, transfering to a third party, or refining through melting or otherwise permanently destroying an item of jewelry or precious metal before the purchaser has received an affirmative acceptance of an offer to purchase the item from the consumer at a specific price; (2) failing to promptly return any jewelry or other precious metal if the consumer declines the offer; or (3) failing to adequately insure any return shipment. Exempts a sale or transfer to law enforcement agencies. Deems a violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) authority to enforce these provisions. Makes this Act effective 60 days after enactment.

Guarantee of a Legitimate Deal Act of 2010

Rep. Anthony Weiner [D-NY]

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-12-09		Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
2010-12-08		Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2010-12-08		On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 324 - 81 (Roll no. 620). (text: CR H8105-8106)
2010-12-08		Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8151)
2010-12-08		At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2010-12-08		DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4501.
2010-12-08		Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8105-8107)
2010-12-08		Mr. Weiner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2010-12-07		Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 402.
2010-12-07		Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-673.
2010-07-15		Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2010-07-15		Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2010-06-30		Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
2010-06-30		Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2010-05-13		Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2010-01-22		Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
2010-01-21		Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4501/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4501/BILLS-111hr4501ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4501/BILLS-111hr4501rh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4501/BILLS-111hr4501eh.pdf