S 2928 · 93th Congress · Commerce
Consumer Controversies Resolution Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on calendar in Senate under "Subjects on the Table".(1974-12-11)
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Consumer Controversies Resolution Act - Declares that it is the purpose of this Act to assure all consumer controversy resolution mechanism which is effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious, and to facilitate better representation of consumer interests. Defines the terms used in this Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to establish a Bureau of Consumer Redress. Directs the Commission to perform enumerated duties, including: (1) allocate and pay to the States funds appropriated for financial assistance to States under cooperative agreements; (2) review the operation of each State plan for the resolution of controversies involving consumers which has been approved under this Act; and (3) articulate and evaluate the goals for a model State system of consumer controversy resolution. Provides for the allocation to States of monies appropriated for financial assistance pursuant to this Act. Specifies purposes for which such funds may be used, including public education and publicity relating to the availability and proper use of consumer controversy resolution mechanisms and settlement procedures. States that, by the end of six months after the date of enactment of this Act, a…
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3 Democrats