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Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act

Introduced: May 19, 2015 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
May 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 19, 2015
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act

Prohibits sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy from being provided in exchange for monetary compensation. Bars advertisements for such therapy that claim to: (1) change an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity, (2) eliminate or reduce sexual or romantic attractions or feelings toward individuals of the same gender, or (3) be harmless or without risk.

Makes this Act inapplicable to practices that do not seek to change sexual orientation or gender identity if the therapy provides: (1) assistance to an individual undergoing a gender transition; or (2) acceptance, support, and understanding of clients or facilitation of clients' coping, social support, and identity exploration and development, including sexual orientation-neutral interventions to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe sexual practices.

Provides authority to Federal Trade Commission to enforce this Act and treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

What's happening now May 22, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 49
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Nov 29, 2016
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Garamendi, John
California · Nov 29, 2016
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Nov 29, 2016
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Nov 29, 2016
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Meng, Grace
New York · Nov 15, 2016
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Nov 15, 2016
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Green, Al
Texas · Nov 14, 2016
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Nov 14, 2016
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Larsen, Rick
Washington · Jun 10, 2016
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Tonko, Paul
New York · Jun 10, 2016
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · May 26, 2016
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 26, 2016
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · May 17, 2016
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · May 17, 2016
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Chu, Judy
California · May 10, 2016
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · May 10, 2016
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Apr 26, 2016
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Apr 19, 2016
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Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Mar 14, 2016
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Mar 14, 2016
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Nov 30, 2015
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Aguilar, Pete
California · Nov 3, 2015
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Oct 23, 2015
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Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Oct 23, 2015
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Oct 8, 2015
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 7, 2015
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Oct 7, 2015
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Oct 7, 2015
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 28, 2015
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 11, 2015
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 1, 2015
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · May 20, 2015
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Beatty, Joyce
Ohio · May 19, 2015
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Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · May 19, 2015
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · May 19, 2015
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · May 19, 2015
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · May 19, 2015
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 19, 2015
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · May 19, 2015
D
Peters, Scott H.
California · May 19, 2015
D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · May 19, 2015
D
Quigley, Mike
Illinois · May 19, 2015
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Ruiz, Raul
California · May 19, 2015
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 19, 2015
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · May 19, 2015
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Takano, Mark
California · May 19, 2015
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · May 19, 2015
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · May 19, 2015
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · May 19, 2015