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US HR7756INFORM Consumers Act Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act
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Introduced
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require online marketplaces to verify and disclose certain information regarding high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products to inform consumers. 1
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act (INFORM Consumers Act), requires online marketplaces to verify and disclose certain information about high-volume third-party sellers of consumer products to inform consumers. Key provisions include: 1) online marketplaces must collect and verify information like bank account details, contact information, and tax IDs from high-volume third-party sellers within 24 hours; 2) marketplaces must disclose the seller's full name, physical address, and contact information on product listings; 3) marketplaces must provide a mechanism for consumers to report suspicious activity; and 4) the Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law as a violation of unfair or deceptive practices. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability for high-volume third-party sellers on online marketplaces.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 07/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7756/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7756/BILLS-116hr7756ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7756/BILLS-116hr7756ih.pdf.pdf |
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