To authorize appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission for certain international technical assistance activities.
Latest action · May 13, 2008 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 13, 2008
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Authorizes appropriations to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enhance its provision of international technical assistance regarding foreign consumer protection and competition regimes, including for consultations and meetings hosted by the FTC with foreign government agency officials and appropriate representatives and staff and related necessary administrative and logistical expenses.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 13, 2008 to Jul 9, 2008, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-KY | Ed Whitfield | Original | May 13, 2008 |
| R-NE | Lee Terry | Jul 9, 2008 |
Actions 2
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- May 13, 2008Introduced in House
- May 13, 2008Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commerce.
Text 1
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- May 13, 2008Introduced in House
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