Consumer Advocate Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consumer Advocate Act - Establishes an independent agency within the executive branch the Agency for Consumer Advocacy, to be headed by an Advocate appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate. Requires the Advocate to transmit to the Congress and the President by February 1 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) encourage and support research, studies, and testing leading to a better understanding of consumer products and improved products, services, and consumer information; (3) submit recommendations annually to Congress and the President on measures to improve the operation of the Federal Government in the protection and promotion of the interests of consumers; (4) cooperate with State and local governments and private enterprise in the promotion and protection of the interests of consumers; and (5) publish and distribute material to inform consumer…