HR 2897 · 100th Congress · Commerce

Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987

Introduced 1987-07-08· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· House

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Latest: House Incorporated this Measure in S.677 as an Amendment.(1987-10-07)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1987-10-07
Yea 404Nay 10
PassedHouse · 1987-10-07
Yea 404Nay 10

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to deny authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to find a method of competition unfair (in any action under the Sherman Act) if such method of competition would be held to constitute State action. Prohibits the FTC from instituting a civil action, in cases involving consent orders, to obtain civil penalties for unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Permits a district court to review certain FTC determinations of law which found an act or practice unfair or deceptive. Revises the effective dates for cease and desist orders issued by the FTC. Applies FTC civil investigative demand procedures only to acts, practices, or methods of competition declared unlawful by a law. Denies the FTC authority to: (1) study, investigate, or prosecute agricultural cooperatives for any action not in violation of antitrust Acts; or (2) study or investigate agricultural marketing orders. Provides for congressional review and veto of final rules promulgated by the FTC. Makes any such rule effective unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law within 90 days of the rule's submission. Prohibits…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (16)

10 Democrats6 Republicans