HR 5097
114th Congress
House
Commerce
Civil actions and liability
Competition and antitrust
Consumer affairs
Evidence and witnesses
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Government studies and investigations
STALL Act
Introduced: April 28, 2016
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Apr 28, 2016
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
Start Taking Action on Lingering Liabilities Act or the STALL Act
This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to require certain Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigations involving civil investigative demands to terminate six months after the FTC sends a verifiable written communication to notify the subject of the investigation. The bill also provides an exception that allows such an investigation to continue beyond that six-month period if, before the period expires, the FTC: (1) sends an additional verifiable written communication, or (2) votes to extend the investigation.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1