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HR 2668 - Consumer Protection and Recovery Act - National Key Vote

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Title: Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to return money to constituents harmed by companies found to engage in deceptive practices.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek monetary relief in federal court from businesses that engage in the following commercial practices, including (Sec. 2):

    • False advertising;

    • Consumer fraud; or

    • Anticompetitive conduct.

  • Specifies that the FTC may seek restitution in the following cases, including (Sec. 2):

    • Losses;

    • Rescission or reformation of contracts;

    • Refund of money;

    • Return of property; or

    • Disgorgement of unjust enrichment.

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