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US S3639

US S3639
A bill to prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
11/15/2018
In Committee
11/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the circumvention of control measures used by Internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products. It makes it unlawful for any person to circumvent security measures, access control systems, or other technological controls on a website or online service to bypass posted purchasing limits or inventory management. The bill gives the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to enforce these provisions as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. Additionally, the bill allows state attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of residents of their states to enjoin violations, compel compliance, and obtain damages or other compensation.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 11/15/2018)

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