HR 3872
108th Congress
House
Commerce
Data banks
Interactive media
Internet
Law
Liability (Law)
Restrictive trade practices
Science, Technology, Communications
Consumer Access to Information Act of 2004
Introduced: March 2, 2004
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 2004
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Mar 16, 2004
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-437.
Mar 3, 2004
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 3, 2004
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 2, 2004
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
What's happening now
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 253.
Committees of jurisdiction
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