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Version 79 · Reported to House without amendment · Mar 16, 2004
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Consumer Access to Information Act of 2004 - Prohibits the misappropriation of a database by classifying such misappropriation as an unfair method of competition and an unfair or deceptive act or practice in commerce under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Exempts from liability under this Act the provider of an interactive computer service that makes available information provided by another content provider.
Excludes from coverage by this Act specified securities-related laws, authority, and information.
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Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6] · R–FL
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-437.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-437.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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