US HB5707 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 1 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 1 2010 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2010-07-01 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act - Defines "post-transaction third party seller" as a person that: (1) sells, or offers for sale, any good or service on the Internet; (2) solicits purchases on the Internet through an initial merchant after the consumer has initiated a transaction with the initial merchant; and (3) is not a subsidiary or corporate affiliate of the initial merchant. Makes it unlawful for any post-transaction third party seller to charge or attempt to charge any consumer's credit card, debit card, bank account, or other financial account in an Internet-based transaction, unless: (1) before obtaining the consumer's billing information, the seller has disclosed all material terms, including the fact that the seller is not affiliated with the initial merchant; and (2) the seller has received the express informed consent. Makes it unlawful for an initial merchant to disclose such financial account number or other billing information to any such seller (sometimes referred to as a data-pass). Makes it unlawful, subject to exception, for any person to charge or attempt to charge a consumer for goods or services sold in an Internet-based transaction through a "negative option feature." Defines "negative option feature" as a provision under which the customer's failure to take an affirmative action to reject goods or services or to cancel the agreement is interpreted by the seller as acceptance of the offer. Prohibits construing this Act to supersede or otherwise affect the Electronic Fund Transfer Act or any regulation thereunder. Treats a violation of this Act or any regulation thereunder as an unfair or deceptive act or practice. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this Act. Authorizes any state attorney general to bring an action on behalf of the state's residents to enjoin further violation, to compel compliance with this Act, to obtain damages, or to obtain other appropriate relief.
Title
Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act
Sponsors
Rep. Zachary Space [D-OH] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-07-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Same As/Similar To
SB3386 (Related) 2010-12-29 - Became Public Law No: 111-345.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Retail and wholesale trades
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Civil actions and liability
Commerce
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Retail and wholesale trades
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/5707/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr5707/BILLS-111hr5707ih.pdf |