S. 2998 - Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008
Telecommunication. 110th Congress (2007-2008) View bill details
- Sponsor:
- Bill Nelson
- Summary:
- A bill to require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
There have been no votes on this bill.
Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008
S. 2998 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A bill to require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Bill Nelson
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Telecommunication
- Actions and defenses
- Business
- Consumer education
- Consumer protection
- Consumers
- Customer service
- Fees
- Injunctions
- Law
- Parties to actions
- Restrictive trade practices
- State and local government
- State laws
- Technology
- Telecommunication industry
- Telecommunication rates
- Telephone
- Wireless communication
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 5/08/2008 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 5/08/2008 5/08/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3976-3977) 5/08/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. 9/10/2008 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Hearings held. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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