HR 3928 · 115th Congress · Health

Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-03· Sponsored by Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8]· 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 Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.(2017-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2017 This bill prohibits any person from making any statement or engaging in any act that misrepresents: (1) whether the person holds a state health care license; or (2) the person's education, training, degree, license, or clinical expertise. A person's advertisement for the person's health care services must disclose the license under which the person is authorized to provide those services. A violation of this Act is an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Federal Trade Commission must study and report to Congress on health care professionals' misrepresentations under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans