HR 6805 · 95th Congress · Commerce

Consumer Protection Act

Introduced 1977-05-02· Sponsored by Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Measure failed of passage in House, roll call #50 (189-227).(1978-02-08)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1978-02-08
Yea 189Nay 227
PassedHouse · 1978-02-08
Yea 189Nay 227

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Protection Act - Establishes as an independent agency within the executive branch the Agency for Consumer Protection, to be headed by an Administrator appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Requires the Administrator to transmit to the Congress and the President in January of each year a report on the activities of the Agency, including a summary of consumer complaints received and actions taken thereon and an efficiency evaluation of selected major consumer programs of each Federal agency. States the functions of the Agency, including to: (1) represent the interests of consumers before Federal agencies and courts; (2) support research leading to a better understanding of consumer products and improved products, services and information; (3) submit recommendations on improvement of Federal Government operations in the protection of consumers; and (4) cooperate with State and local governments and private enterprise in the promotion and protection of the interests of consumers. Allows the Administrator, whenever he determines that the result of any Federal agency proceeding or activity may substantially affect an interest of consumers,…

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

Cosponsors (9)

8 Democrats1 Republican