H.R. 3993 - Calling Card Consumer Protection Act

Calling Card Consumer Protection Act

H.R. 3993 — 111^th Congress (2009–2010)

Keywords

consumer protection, consumer, commerce, communications, telecommunications, calling card

Summary

This bill targets the widespread practices of calling card companies, including hidden fees, hang-up fees and destination surcharges, that greatly reduce the value of the card. These fees and charges are often concealed by false or deceptive advertising. (by CRS)

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Title

To require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services.

Other Titles

• Calling Card Consumer Protection Act
• Calling Card Consumer Protection Act
• Calling Card Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor

Eliot Engel

Co-Sponsors

• Dan Burton
• Niki Tsongas

Subjects

• Science, technology, communications
• Administrative law and regulatory procedures
• Civil actions and liability
• Consumer affairs
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• Government investigations
• Internet and video services
• Judicial procedure and administration
• Marketing and advertising
• State and local government operations
• Telephone and wireless communication
• User charges and fees

Related Bills

• S. 562 (111^th) : Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009

Major Actions

Introduced	11/03/2009
Referred to Committee
Passed House	6/23/2010

Bill History

• All Votes
• All Actions
• Amendments

	Chamber/Committee	Motion	Date	Result
currently selected	House	On Passage - House - H.R. 3993 Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - Under Suspension of the Rules	6/23/2010	This bill PASSED the House 381 voted YES 41 voted NO 10 voted present/not voting

	Action	Date	Description
	Introduced	11/03/2009
		11/03/2009	Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
		11/04/2009	Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
		12/03/2009	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
		3/24/2010	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
		3/24/2010	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
		5/05/2010	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
	Put on a legislative calendar	5/05/2010	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
		6/15/2010	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-507.
	Put on a legislative calendar	6/15/2010	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290.
		6/23/2010	Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
		6/23/2010	Considered under suspension of the rules.
		6/23/2010	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3993.
		6/23/2010	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
		6/23/2010	Considered as unfinished business.
currently selected	House Vote on Passage	6/23/2010	On Passage - House - H.R. 3993 Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - Under Suspension of the Rules
		6/24/2010	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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