HR 4425 · 109th Congress · Commerce

To amend the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to apply to charities only if the solicitation of such charities involves fraud or deception.

Introduced 2005-11-18· Sponsored by Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.(2005-12-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act to limit the meaning of telemarketing with respect to a plan, program, or campaign to induce a charitable contribution, donation, or gift of money or any other thing of value. Includes charitable contribution, donation, or gift in the meaning of telemarketing under the Act only to the extent that the telephone plan, program, or campaign is conducted to induce such a contribution, donation, or gift through fraud or deception.…

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Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans