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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 16, 2021
Consumer Equity Protection Act of 2021
This bill establishes a task force within the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Consumer Protection to advise the commission on matters related to equity in consumer protection.
The task force also must collaborate with relevant agencies to (1) monitor the market for unfair and deceptive acts targeting or affecting specified consumers or groups of consumers, and (2) educate the public about such acts.
Finally, the task force must support the processing of complaints involving unfair and deceptive acts.
People & committees
Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2] · D–IL
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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