HR 564 · 93th Congress · Commerce

Consumer Protection Act

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Protection Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to protect and promote the interests of the people of the United States as consumers of goods and services by establishing an independent Consumer Protection Agency. Declares it to be the purpose of the Consumer Protection Agency established by this Act to represent the interests of consumers before Federal agencies and courts, receive and transmit consumer complaints, develop and disseminate information of interest to consumers, and perform other functions to protect and promote the interests of consumers. Title I: Consumer Protection Agency - Establishes the Consumer Protection Agency as an independent nonregulatory agency in the executive branch of the Government. Provides that such Agency shall be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that such appointment shall be for a term of four years coterminous with that of the President. Sets forth the functions of the Administrator. Provides that such functions shall include: (1) representing the interests of consumers before Federal agencies and courts in accordance with this title; (2) encour…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican