COVID–19 Consumer Protection Act

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Bill Number

HR 9038

Introduced

Dec 20, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Commerce Consumer affairs Emergency medical services and trauma care Health promotion and preventive care Infectious and parasitic diseases Medical tests and diagnostic methods

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Summary

COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act

This bill provides authority for the Federal Trade Commission to seek civil penalties from entities engaging in deceptive trade practices that are associated with the treatment, cure, prevention, mitigation, or diagnosis of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) for the duration of such public health emergency.

Actions

Dec 20, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 20, 2020

Introduced in House

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