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H. R. 2964 — An Act To require certain products to be labeled with ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,066
H.R. 2964, also known as the "Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act" or the "WIPPES Act," is a proposed law that requires certain disposable wipes sold in the United States to be labeled with a "Do Not Flush" warning. The bill outlines...
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The WIPPES Act is like a rule that says certain wet wipes need to have a "Do Not Flush" sign on them so people know not to put them in the toilet. This is to help stop problems in the pipes and keep the environment safe.
H. R. 4814 — An Act To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and tokens, respectively.
May 15, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,674
H. R. 4814, known as the "Consumer Safety Technology Act," aims to explore and study new technologies to enhance consumer protection. The bill directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to pilot the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for improving product safety by...
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The Consumer Safety Technology Act wants to use new technology to keep people safe by checking if products are safe and stopping fake things on the internet. It asks some important people to test using smart computers and special internet tools to see if they can help keep us safe from bad products and scams.
H. R. 7766 — To require the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish task forces to facilitate and inform the development of technical standards and guidelines relating to the identification of content created by generative artificial intelligence, to ensure that audio or visual content created or substantially modified by generative artificial intelligence includes a disclosure acknowledging the generative artificial intelligence origin of such content, and for other purposes.
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March 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,025
H.R. 7766, also known as the "Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act," requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create task forces to help develop technical standards and guidelines for identifying content created by generative artificial...
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H.R. 7766 wants to make sure people know if a picture, video, or sound was made by a computer program, and it asks experts to create rules to help everyone understand and spot these computer-made things. It also asks the government group in charge of fair business to make sure businesses follow these rules.
S. 5152 — To establish protections for individual rights with respect to computational algorithms, and for other purposes.
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September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,821
S. 5152, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024," aims to protect individual rights concerning the use of computational algorithms. The bill sets rules for developers and deployers of algorithms to prevent discrimination and harm, ensuring fairness,...
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S. 5152 is a proposed law called the "Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024," aiming to keep people safe from unfair computer decisions. It makes sure computer programs are fair, explains how they work, and lets people speak up if something goes wrong with these decisions.
S. 4195 — To require warning labels on sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, foods and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and foods high in nutrients of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, to restrict junk food advertising to children, and for other purposes.
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April 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,361
The bill, "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024," aims to reduce childhood diabetes by requiring warning labels on foods and beverages with added sugars, non-sugar sweeteners, ultra-processed ingredients, or high levels of concerns like saturated fats and sodium. It restricts junk food...
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The "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024" is a plan to put warning signs on foods with lots of sugar, fat, or salt so people know they're not healthy, and to stop kids from seeing too many junk food ads. It also spends money to learn more about healthy eating and to teach people about good food choices.
H. R. 7737 — To transfer antitrust enforcement from the Federal Trade Commission to the Attorney General, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,017
The bill, titled the "One Agency Act," proposes to transfer the enforcement of antitrust laws from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Attorney General. It argues that this would make antitrust enforcement more efficient by eliminating duplication and reducing confusion for businesses...
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The bill wants to give all the job of checking if companies are being fair from one group, called the FTC, to another group, called the Attorney General. The idea is to have only one group do this work, so there isn't any mix-up or extra work.
H. R. 7891 — To protect the safety of children on the internet.
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April 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:12,369
The Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 7891) seeks to safeguard children on the internet by imposing duties on online platforms to protect minors from potential harms such as mental health issues, cyberbullying, and inappropriate content. The bill requires platforms to offer...
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The Kids Online Safety Act is a plan to make the internet safer for kids by asking websites to have special rules to stop mean people and bad stuff from reaching children. This means websites need to help parents control what kids see and be honest about what they do online.
H. R. 3950 — To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,443
H. R. 3950, also known as the "Transparency In Charges for Key Events Ticketing Act" or the "TICKET Act," aims to improve transparency in the sale of event tickets. The bill requires ticket sellers to clearly display the total ticket prices, including fees, and prohibits the...
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The TICKET Act wants sellers to clearly show the full price of event tickets, including all fees, and stop them from selling fake tickets or pretending to be the official seller so people can easily understand what they're paying for.
H. R. 10031 — To require manufacturers of household appliances to affix to such appliances a label or tag disclosing estimated performance life, and for other purposes.
October 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,088
H.R. 10031 is a bill that would require manufacturers of household appliances to attach a label to their products detailing the estimated performance life. The label should include information about how long the product is expected to last with and without routine...
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H.R. 10031 wants to make sure all new kitchen and home appliances come with a special tag that tells you how long they should last and how much it would cost to keep them working well. This helps people know when an appliance might stop working and how to take care of it.
H. R. 6543 — An Act To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,685
H. R. 6543, also known as the "No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023," aims to stop unfair and misleading advertising of hotel room and short-term lodging prices in the United States. It requires that all mandatory fees be included in the advertised prices so...
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The bill wants hotels and places where people stay overnight to show the real price, including all extra costs, when they advertise, so everyone knows how much they will actually pay.
H. R. 6125 — To require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,001
H.R. 6125, also known as the "Online Dating Safety Act of 2023," aims to make online dating safer by requiring dating service providers to notify users if they have interacted with someone banned for potential fraud. The bill specifies what must be included in these...
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H.R. 6125 wants to make online dating safer by making sure that when someone is banned for possibly tricking people, dating apps have to tell their users about it, so everyone can be more careful. It will also stop states from making different rules about this and lets a big group called the FTC make sure everyone follows these rules.
H. R. 7520 — To prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,574
H. R. 7520 aims to prevent data brokers from selling or sharing sensitive personal data of people living in the U.S. with foreign adversaries or entities controlled by them. The bill outlines a variety of data considered sensitive, such as financial and health information,...
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H. R. 7520 is a rule that tries to keep people's private and important information safe by stopping companies from selling or sending it to countries that might be unsafe. It says that certain types of information, like where people are or their health details, need to be kept extra safe and secret.
S. 4569 — An Act To require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.
December 03, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,569
The TAKE IT DOWN Act aims to protect individuals from having their nonconsensual intimate images shared online. It amends the Communications Act of 1934 by making it illegal to knowingly post or share such images or digitally altered images (deepfakes) without consent, with...
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The TAKE IT DOWN Act helps people by making sure pictures or videos of them that were shared online without their permission are quickly taken down, and it makes it against the law to do so without asking first. Online sites must have a way to remove these pictures within two days if asked.
H. R. 7492 — To direct the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a task force for the purpose of studying the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discourse, and elections.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:647
H.R. 7492, known as the "Bots Research Act," directs the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission to form a task force to study the effects of automated accounts on social media, public discussion, and elections. The task force must include experts from the government, academia, non-profits,...
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H.R. 7492 wants to create a team to look at how computer-controlled accounts, like robots on the internet, affect things people say and do, especially during elections. This team will work hard to understand these robot accounts and suggest how to deal with them without stopping people from speaking their minds.
S. 4422 — To require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information to independent repair providers, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,581
S. 4422, introduced by Senators Luján and Wyden, is known as the “Fair Repair Act.” This bill requires manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to provide independent repair providers and equipment owners access to necessary documentation, parts, and tools for diagnosis,...
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The Fair Repair Act says that companies who make electronic gadgets must let others fix them by sharing instructions and parts, except for cars and medical devices. The rules help ensure people have fair and safe access to fix their stuff but keep some secrets safe.
H. R. 10199 — To require warning labels on sugar-sweetened foods and beverages, foods and beverages containing non-sugar sweeteners, ultra-processed foods, and foods high in nutrients of concern, such as added sugar, saturated fat, or sodium, to restrict junk food advertising to children, and for other purposes.
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November 21, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:4,346
H.R. 10199, known as the "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024," seeks to address issues related to unhealthy food consumption among children by requiring warning labels on sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened foods and drinks, as well as ultra-processed foods high in unhealthy...
Simple Explanation
The "Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2024" wants to help kids stay healthy by putting warning labels on sugary and unhealthy foods and drinks, and stopping junk food ads aimed at kids. It also spends money to teach everyone about eating well and studying how unhealthy foods affect us.
H. R. 7390 — To make price gouging unlawful, to expand the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief, and for other purposes.
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February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,843
H.R. 7390, known as the “Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024,” aims to make price gouging illegal and expand the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) powers to combat it. The bill prohibits selling goods or services at grossly excessive prices, particularly during exceptional...
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H.R. 7390 is a plan that wants to stop people from raising prices too much when things go wrong, like during a big storm. It also wants a special group, called the Federal Trade Commission, to help stop this and makes sure companies tell the truth about their prices.
H. R. 7101 — To establish requirements for the Federal Trade Commission with respect to certain rules related to automotive retailing, and for other purposes.
January 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:946
H. R. 7101, also known as the "FTC REDO Act," aims to impose specific requirements on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) concerning its rules on automotive retailing. The bill proposes to rescind a particular rule about "Combating Auto Retail Scams" and requires the FTC to...
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H. R. 7101 wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to be extra careful and do lots of research before making new rules about car selling, so everyone selling cars plays fair and no rules make things too hard for buyers or sellers.
H. R. 9279 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations with respect to shrinkflation transparency, and for other purposes.
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August 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:654
H.R. 9279, the "Shrinkflation Reduction Act," calls for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create new rules requiring manufacturers to label products that have been downsized due to shrinkflation. These labels should inform consumers when a product has less content but...
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H.R. 9279 is a plan that asks the government to make rules so that when a company makes a product smaller but keeps the price the same, they have to tell people about it on the label, and there is some money set aside to help manage these new rules.
S. 4620 — To modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:807
S. 4620, or the "Housing Acquisitions Review and Transparency Act" (HART Act), seeks to change the rules for reporting mergers that involve buying residential properties under the Clayton Act. The bill defines key terms like "residential property," and mandates that any...
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The Housing Acquisitions Review and Transparency Act wants to make it so when someone buys lots of houses, they have to tell the government about all of them together, so they can make sure it doesn't break any rules. This means that people who buy houses need to let the government know what they're up to, so everything stays fair for everyone.
H. R. 8929 — To prohibit digital platforms from using information about a user unless the user consents to such use, to ensure personal information is considered a property right, and for other purposes.
July 02, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,439
H.R. 8929, known as the "User Data Protection Act," aims to protect users' personal information on digital platforms. The bill prohibits platforms from using a user's data, including cookies and tracking pixels, without their explicit consent, and ensures that all collected information is...
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The "User Data Protection Act" is like a rulebook that says companies can't use people's personal information on the internet unless those people say it's okay, and it treats their data as if it's something they own, just like a toy or a book. If companies break the rules, people can tell the grown-ups in charge, like the Federal Trade Commission, or go to court to get help.
S. 5433 — To provide consumers with the right to delete their genomic data, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,600
S. 5433, titled the “Genomic Data Protection Act,” aims to give consumers the right to delete their genomic data collected by direct-to-consumer genomic testing companies. The bill requires these companies to establish procedures that allow consumers to access their genomic...
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The "Genomic Data Protection Act" lets people ask companies to delete their DNA information if they used them to get DNA tests. This means if you don't want them to keep your DNA stuff, you can tell them to erase it, and they have to let you know if things change.
H. R. 8773 — Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes.
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June 17, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:49,483
H.R. 8773 is a bill making appropriations for financial services and the general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. This bill provides funding for various departments and agencies, including the Department of the Treasury, the Executive Office of the President, the...
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H.R. 8773 is a plan to give money to different parts of the government for jobs like keeping things safe online, helping with money rules, and making sure funds aren't used incorrectly, but some parts aren't very clear, which means the money might not always be used well.
S. 3692 — To prohibit the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units in the United States.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,766
The bill, S. 3692, aims to stop the use of algorithmic systems that unfairly increase prices or reduce the availability of rental homes in the United States. It prohibits rental property owners and their agents from using technology that allows them to secretly agree on rental prices or unit...
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This bill wants to stop people from using smart computer programs to sneakily make rent more expensive or reduce the number of homes available to rent. It says that important people, like the government's top lawyer, can step in to stop this from happening, and people who get hurt by these tricks can also ask for help.
H. R. 8989 — To require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,708
H.R. 8989, known as the "TAKE IT DOWN Act," mandates that online platforms remove intimate images or videos shared without consent if they identify the person depicted. The bill updates the Communications Act to prohibit using online services to publish such content without consent,...
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The "TAKE IT DOWN Act" is a rule that says websites have to take down private pictures and videos if someone shares them without asking the person in the picture first. It aims to protect people, especially kids, from having their pictures shown online without permission.
S. 3803 — To make price gouging unlawful, to expand the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief, and for other purposes.
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February 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,904
The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024 aims to make it illegal to sell goods or services at inflated prices during emergencies, like natural disasters or power outages. It empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take legal action against those who engage in price...
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The Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2024 is like a rule that stops people from charging too much money for things when bad stuff happens, like big storms or when the lights go out. It gives a special group called the FTC money to make sure people follow this rule and be fair.
S. 3975 — To require companies to receive consent from consumers to having their data used to train an artificial intelligence system.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,171
S. 3975 is a bill introduced in the United States Congress that requires companies to obtain consent from consumers if they want to use the consumers' data to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Companies must clearly explain how the data will be used, and consumers...
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S. 3975 is a rule that makes sure companies must ask people if it's okay to use their information to teach computers how to learn. If a person changes their mind, they can ask the company to stop using their info.
S. 2498 — To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
August 01, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:4,113
S. 2498 is a bill titled the "Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024" that aims to stop unfair and misleading advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodgings. It requires that all advertised prices for these services include mandatory fees, excluding taxes,...
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S. 2498 is a rule that says hotels must show the real price of a room, so people know exactly how much they have to pay without any surprises, and the government will help make sure they do.
S. 2073 — Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act
July 30, 2024
Status:Engrossed Amendment Senate
Congress:118
Words:21,429
The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act aims to increase the safety and privacy of minors on the internet by imposing stricter regulations on online platforms and services used by children and teens. It requires platforms to include features allowing minors and parents to control privacy...
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The Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act is a rule that wants to make the internet safer for kids by making websites be more careful about what kids see and how they use their information. It also lets parents help control what their children do online.
H. R. 8544 — To require original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information to independent repair providers, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,574
H.R. 8544, known as the "Fair Repair Act," aims to ensure that makers of digital electronics provide necessary repair documentation, tools, and parts to independent repair providers and device owners on fair and reasonable terms. The bill prohibits manufacturers from using...
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H.R. 8544 is a new rule that says companies have to share information and tools so anyone can fix their gadgets, like phones or computers, without making it too hard or expensive. It doesn’t count for things like cars or medical gadgets and ensures secrets are safe unless needed to help fix stuff.
S. 4569 — To require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions, and for other purposes.
June 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,745
The bill S. 4569, known as the "TAKE IT DOWN Act," aims to make it illegal for people to intentionally share intimate images or videos of someone without their consent over the internet. It also requires platforms that host user-generated content to create a process that...
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The TAKE IT DOWN Act is a new rule that says people can't share private pictures or videos of others on the internet without asking first, and websites must take down such pictures if asked to, all in just two days.
S. 4308 — To reform the antitrust laws to better protect competition in the American economy, to amend the Clayton Act to modify the standard for an unlawful acquisition, to deter anticompetitive exclusionary conduct that harms competition and consumers, to enhance the ability of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the antitrust laws, and for other purposes.
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May 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:12,784
S. 4308, titled the “Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2024,” aims to improve antitrust laws to enhance competition in the U.S. economy. It proposes changes to the Clayton Act to make it harder for companies to make harmful acquisitions that might lessen competition. The...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a rulebook to make sure big companies play fair and don't act like bullies. This new plan wants to make the rules even stronger so that super-smart helpers can watch over companies and make sure they don't break the rules, and also to give brave people treats when they tell on companies that cheat.
S. 4435 — To limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on incarcerated individuals and their families, and for other purposes.
May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,584
S. 4435, titled the “Families Over Fees Act of 2024”, aims to protect incarcerated individuals and their families from excessive and hidden fees. It requires businesses to clearly display all prices, including mandatory fees, and prohibits unfairly high charges for goods and...
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The Families Over Fees Act of 2024 is like a superhero for families of people in jail, making sure they don't have to pay extra sneaky or unfair costs. It wants companies to tell you all the costs up front, so there are no surprises!
S. 5282 — To restrict car manufacturers and other companies from selling consumer car-related data, increase transparency regarding data practices, and for other purposes.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,491
S. 5282, titled the "Car Privacy Rights Act of 2024," is a bill that aims to protect consumer car-related data. It prohibits car manufacturers and other companies from sharing or selling this data without first notifying consumers and obtaining their explicit consent. The bill also requires...
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This bill wants to make sure that before car companies can share or sell information about a person's car, they have to tell the person and get permission first. It also says that companies have to be clear about how they use this information, and there are rules to make sure they're doing it the right way.
S. 5449 — To create an Office of Cybersecurity at the Federal Trade Commission for supervision of data security at consumer reporting agencies, to require the promulgation of regulations establishing standards for effective cybersecurity at consumer reporting agencies, to impose penalties on credit reporting agencies for cybersecurity breaches that put sensitive consumer data at risk, and for other purposes.
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December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,519
The bill, titled the Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2024, aims to establish an Office of Cybersecurity within the Federal Trade Commission to oversee data protection at consumer reporting agencies. It requires these agencies to follow strict cybersecurity...
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The Data Breach Prevention and Compensation Act of 2024 is a plan to help keep people's information safe on the internet by making sure businesses that collect lots of personal data, like credit report companies, follow strong protection rules and tell people if their data gets lost. If these rules are broken, the companies have to pay money, which is used to help fix the problem and possibly give money to the people affected.
S. 4598 — To require any person that maintains an internet website or that sells or distributes a mobile application that is owned, wholly or partially, by a foreign adversary country, by a foreign adversary country-owned-entity, or by a non-state-owned entity located in a foreign adversary country, or that stores and maintains information collected from such website or application in a foreign adversary country, to disclose that fact to any individual who downloads or otherwise uses such website or application.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:914
S. 4598 is a bill introduced to ensure transparency about the ownership and data storage of internet websites and mobile applications associated with foreign adversary countries. The bill requires anyone maintaining or distributing such platforms to disclose whether the...
Simple Explanation
S. 4598 is a bill that says companies must tell people if their apps or websites are from countries the U.S. doesn't trust, or if they keep personal info in those countries, just like telling the truth about where their toys are made.
H. R. 6125 — An Act To require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,820
H.R. 6125, known as the “Online Dating Safety Act of 2023,” aims to protect users of online dating services in the United States by requiring service providers to send notifications if a user interacts with someone who has been banned for fraudulent activity. The...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6125 is a new rule that says if you're using an online dating app and chat with someone who got kicked out for trying to trick people, the app has to tell you. This will help keep people safer when meeting others online.
S. 3511 — To prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,455
S. 3511, also known as the “Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023,” aims to protect online shopping by prohibiting the use of bots to bypass security measures on retailer websites. The bill makes it illegal for individuals to manipulate online systems to enact bypass purchasing...
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S. 3511 is a law that tries to stop 'Grinch bots,' which are sneaky computer programs that buy up all the toys and presents online before real people can. It gives special powers to help catch and stop people using these bots so everyone can shop fairly.
S. 3819 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes.
February 28, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,621
The bill S. 3819, titled the "Shrinkflation Prevention Act of 2024," aims to establish regulations through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to classify shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act. Shrinkflation occurs when companies reduce the size of a product but do not...
Simple Explanation
The "Shrinkflation Prevention Act of 2024" is a rule that wants to stop companies from being sneaky by making products smaller without changing the price, which can trick people buying them. The plan is to have special rules to prevent this trick, and if companies still try to do it, they could get in trouble with the law.
S. 4893 — To require online service providers to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before the termination of a user's account, and publish an annual report detailing actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies, and for other purposes.
July 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,492
S. 4893, also known as the "Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services Act" or the "TERMS Act," requires online service providers to openly share their acceptable use policies. These providers must notify users in writing before terminating or...
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The TERMS Act is like a new set of rules for apps and websites to be clear about what people can and can't do when using them. It says they have to tell people in advance if they want to close their account, explain their rules simply, and share a yearly report about how they apply these rules.
H. R. 4814 — An Act To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and tokens, respectively.
May 14, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,731
H.R. 4814, also known as the “Consumer Safety Technology Act,” seeks to enhance consumer protection using new technology. It directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to initiate a pilot program that explores the use of artificial intelligence in its safety efforts. The...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, they want to try using smart computers and special tech to keep people safe from bad products, and they are also studying how new internet money ideas might help.
H. R. 7825 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations to establish shrinkflation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and for other purposes.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,585
H.R. 7825 aims to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish rules that classify "shrinkflation" as an unfair or deceptive act. Shrinkflation occurs when companies reduce the size or amount of a product without a corresponding price decrease, misleading consumers....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7825 is a bill that wants to stop companies from secretly giving less of a product for the same price, which is like sneaky shrinking. It asks the government to make rules to prevent this trick and lets states help make sure everyone follows the rules.
H. R. 10362 — To prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from being under common ownership, and for other purposes.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,381
H.R. 10362 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at preventing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmacies from being owned by the same company, which addresses potential anti-competitive practices. It requires any company currently violating...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 10362 is a bill that says companies can't own both pharmacies and managers who help people get their medicine, making sure everything stays fair. If they do, they have to change it in three years, and the government can check to make sure they're following the rules.
H. J. RES. 186 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission entitled Non-Compete Clause Rule.
July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:178
H. J. RES. 186 is a joint resolution aimed at expressing Congress's disapproval of a specific rule introduced by the Federal Trade Commission called the "Non-Compete Clause Rule." The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 11, 2024, by Mr. Palmer...
Simple Explanation
Congress is thinking about stopping a rule from the Federal Trade Commission that says companies can't make workers sign something called a "non-compete clause," which means a worker can't leave and work for another company. This bill is about whether they should be allowed to stop that rule from happening.
H. R. 8531 — To require the Securities and Exchange Commission to promulgate regulations relating to the disclosure of certain commercial data, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,018
H.R. 8531, also known as the "DASHBOARD Act of 2024," requires the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to develop new rules for how companies, known as commercial data operators, share information about the value of the personal data they collect from users. The bill...
Simple Explanation
The DASHBOARD Act of 2024 wants companies to tell people how much their information is worth, how it's being used, and let them delete it if they want, while also making sure to show the total value of this data in money terms to make everything clear and fair.
H. R. 2964 — To require the Federal Trade Commission to issue regulations requiring certain products to have Do Not Flush labeling, and for other purposes.
April 05, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,309
H. R. 2964 requires the Federal Trade Commission to create rules mandating that certain products, specifically disposable wipes, display a “Do Not Flush” label. This regulation aims to inform consumers and prevent issues in wastewater systems caused by flushing wipes that are...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, the government wants to make sure that certain wipes tell people not to flush them down the toilet, so they don't block the pipes. They want everyone to follow the same rules about these labels across the whole country.
H. R. 8086 — To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to update the fire prevention and control guidelines to require the mandatory installation of carbon monoxide alarms in all places of public accommodation, and for other purposes.
April 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,212
The bill, known as the "Safe Stay Act," aims to amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. It mandates that carbon monoxide alarms must be installed in all places of public accommodation, such as hotels. The bill outlines that alarms must meet specific standards set by the...
Simple Explanation
The Safe Stay Act wants to make sure that every hotel and other similar places have special detectors to keep people safe from a gas you can't see or smell called carbon monoxide. This bill says these detectors must work properly and follow certain safety rules.
H. R. 7828 — To prohibit the pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if such products or services are priced differently based on the gender of the individuals for whose use the products are intended or marketed or for whom the services are performed or offered.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,478
H. R. 7828, known as the “Pink Tax Repeal Act,” aims to stop companies from charging different prices for consumer products and services that are similar if the price difference is based on the gender of the person the items are marketed to. The bill makes it illegal for...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there are toys for boys and girls that are almost the same, but the ones for girls cost more just because they are pink. This bill says it's not okay to charge different prices like this and wants to make sure everyone pays the same price for toys or services that are basically the same, whether they're pink, blue, or any other color.
S. 4412 — To require pre-merger notification to identify entities subject to a collective bargaining agreement and affected labor organizations, to require post-merger monitoring for anticompetitive effects and antitrust violations, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,424
The bill S. 4412, titled the “Stopping Threats to Our Prices from Bad Mergers Act”, aims to tighten regulations around corporate mergers in the United States. It requires companies to notify authorities before merging, especially if they're affected by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants companies to tell the government before they join together if they have workers' agreements, and it checks after to make sure they're being fair and not breaking any rules. It also plans to spend money to learn how these big company teams affect jobs and prices.
S. 5150 — To require the Federal Trade Commission, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Surgeon General, to implement a mental health warning label on social media platforms, and for other purposes.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,228
S. 5150, also known as the “Stop the Scroll Act,” is a proposed law that aims to require social media platforms to display a mental health warning label every time a user accesses them from the United States. The Federal Trade Commission, along with the Surgeon General, will...
Simple Explanation
S. 5150 wants social media apps to show a warning reminding people to take care of their mental health whenever they open the app, helping them remember to check in on their feelings.
H. R. 6837 — To prohibit the circumvention of control measures used by internet retailers to ensure equitable consumer access to products, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,435
The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023 aims to stop people from bypassing online security measures that retailers use to maintain fair customer access to products. It makes it illegal to get around purchasing limits or controls and to sell items obtained this way if the person...
Simple Explanation
The Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2023 is like a rule to stop sneaky people from using tricks to buy lots of toys or games online before others can. It's meant to make sure everyone gets a fair chance to buy things and lets big helpers like the Federal Trade Commission make sure the rules are followed.
H. R. 7520 — An Act To prohibit data brokers from transferring personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 21, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,726
H.R. 7520, known as the “Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024,” aims to prevent data brokers from sharing sensitive personal information of Americans with foreign adversaries. It makes it illegal for data brokers to sell or give access to such data to any foreign...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep people's important information like where they are or their health records safe from foreign countries we don't like. It tells companies not to share this information with them, and if they do, they can get in trouble.
H. R. 6881 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish standards for making publicly available information about the training data and algorithms used in artificial intelligence foundation models, and for other purposes.
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December 22, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,656
The AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2023 (H. R. 6881) aims to increase transparency about the training data and algorithms used in artificial intelligence foundation models. It requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to establish standards for making important...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure everyone knows how big computer programs called AI work by having a group make rules so we can see what data and ideas these programs learn from. It plans to spend money to make these rules but needs more details on how to do it right.
S. 5462 — To prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data.
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December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,498
The bill S. 5462, titled the “Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2024,” aims to make it illegal for data brokers to sell or share sensitive personal data like health and location information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would enforce these rules and be...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop people who collect and sell personal information from selling or sharing things like where people are or health details, and it will ask a special group to check and make sure everyone follows the rules.
H. R. 10338 — To direct the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations that prohibit the practice of deceptive downsizing, and for other purposes.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:792
H. R. 10338 seeks to stop companies from misleading consumers by reducing the size of products but using the same packaging, a practice known as "deceptive downsizing." The bill mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create regulations prohibiting this practice to...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10338 wants to stop companies from tricking people by making products smaller but keeping the box or bottle the same size. It tells a special group to make a rule to stop this so people get what they expect to buy.
H. R. 2964 — An Act To require certain products to be labeled with ‘Do Not Flush’ labeling, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,071
H.R. 2964, also known as the "Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act" or "WIPPES Act," mandates that certain disposable wipes sold in the U.S. be clearly labeled with a "Do Not Flush" notice. This bill outlines specific labeling rules for...
Simple Explanation
The WIPPES Act is a new rule that says some cleaning wipes sold in stores must have a big sticker saying "Do Not Flush" to help keep toilets and pipes clear. It will start one year after it becomes a law, and if companies don't follow the rules, the government can step in.
H. R. 9601 — To prohibit third-party restaurant reservation services from offering or arranging unauthorized reservations for food service establishments, and for other purposes.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:787
H.R. 9601, also known as the “Supporting Equal Access to Tables Act of 2024” or the “SEAT Act of 2024,” aims to regulate third-party restaurant reservation services. This bill mandates that such services can only offer reservations for food service establishments if they have...
Simple Explanation
The SEAT Act of 2024 is a new rule that says companies helping people make restaurant reservations must get permission from the restaurant first. If they don’t follow this rule, the government can step in and say that isn’t fair.
H. R. 3950 — An Act To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
May 15, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:2,190
The TICKET Act requires event ticket sellers to clearly display the total price of a ticket, including all fees, at all points during the purchasing process. It bans the sale of speculative tickets and sets rules to ensure secondary ticket sellers do not misrepresent their...
Simple Explanation
The TICKET Act is a plan to make sure people see exactly how much event tickets cost, including all extra fees, right from the start. It also stops ticket scams and promises refunds if an event is canceled, making sure everyone plays fair.
H. R. 6543 — An Act To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,695
The No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 aims to ensure that consumers are not misled by unfair or deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodgings. It requires all mandatory fees in the total price to be clearly disclosed when reservations are offered for...
Simple Explanation
The No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 says that when you see a price for a hotel room, it has to show all the extra costs upfront, so there are no hidden surprises. If hotels don't do this, they can get in trouble with the government.
S. 3686 — To prevent anticompetitive conduct through the use of pricing algorithms by prohibiting the use of pricing algorithms that can facilitate collusion through the use of nonpublic competitor data, creating an antitrust law enforcement audit tool, increasing transparency, and enforcing violations through the Sherman Act and Federal Trade Commission Act, and for other purposes.
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January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,782
The Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2024 aims to stop companies from using pricing algorithms that could lead to unfair competition by sharing secret competitor data. It requires businesses using such algorithms to provide detailed reports about their algorithms to...
Simple Explanation
The Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act of 2024 wants to stop companies from secretly working together to set prices using computer programs. It makes companies tell the truth about how they use these programs and punishes them with big fines if they cheat.
H. R. 8858 — To prohibit the use of artificial intelligence to deprive or defraud individuals of the right to vote in elections for public office, and for other purposes.
June 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,404
H.R. 8858, titled the “Securing Elections From AI Deception Act,” aims to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to deceive or defraud individuals in voting processes in the United States. The bill prohibits developers and deployers of AI algorithms from using them to...
Simple Explanation
This bill tries to stop people from using computers to trick others about where or how to vote. It also wants these computer messages to say they're made by a computer so nobody gets confused.
H. R. 10311 — To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
December 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:317
H. R. 10311, titled the “Franchisee Freedom Act,” aims to provide a way for individuals to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, allows affected individuals...
Simple Explanation
The Franchisee Freedom Act is like a superhero for people who feel hurt because someone broke special rules called the Franchise Rule. It lets them ask the courts to help fix the problem and even get some money back for their troubles, just like they could ask for a band-aid and an ice cream if they scraped their knee at the playground.
H. R. 9665 — To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission.
September 18, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:925
The bill, titled the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, seeks to modify the Federal Trade Commission Act to confirm the FTC's authority to request permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of laws it enforces. It allows the FTC to pursue actions such...
Simple Explanation
The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act wants to make sure the FTC can stop businesses that break the rules and help people get their money back, even if it happened up to 10 years ago. It gives the FTC more power to ask for things like refunds or changes to bad deals.
H. R. 8622 — To prohibit the use of algorithmic systems to artificially inflate the price or reduce the supply of leased or rented residential dwelling units in the United States.
June 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,771
H. R. 8622 aims to stop the use of algorithms to unfairly increase rents or limit the supply of rental homes in the U.S. The bill makes it illegal for landlords to use software or services that help them coordinate with others to manipulate rent prices. It provides...
Simple Explanation
This bill is like a rule that stops landlords from using computer tricks to make rent go higher or make it harder to find places to live. If they break this rule, important people in the government will step in to stop them and help people who got hurt.
S. 4786 — To cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by persons that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:447
S. 4786 proposes that if the Federal Trade Commission finds a person or company with a federal oil and gas lease has worked with certain countries to illegally manipulate oil or gas prices, the Secretary of the Interior must cancel their leases and prevent them from renewing...
Simple Explanation
If a company in the United States has land from the government to get oil or gas, and it gets caught teaming up with other countries to cheat by changing prices unfairly, the government will take away their land and not let them get more in the future.
H. R. 3950 — An Act To require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees, and for other purposes.
May 16, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,181
H.R. 3950, also known as the “TICKET Act,” aims to ensure transparency in event ticket sales by mandating that ticket sellers disclose the full price of tickets, including all fees, upfront to consumers. The bill prohibits the sale of speculative tickets not in possession of...
Simple Explanation
The TICKET Act is a rule that says people selling event tickets must show the total price, including all fees, so there are no surprises. It also tells sellers they can't sell tickets they don't have yet and must be honest about who they are.
H. R. 7520 — An Act To prohibit data brokers from transferring personally identifiable sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 20, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,734
The Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 aims to stop data brokers from providing sensitive personal data of U.S. residents to foreign countries considered adversaries or entities controlled by them. The bill places enforcement responsibility on the...
Simple Explanation
The Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 is all about keeping people's personal information safe by stopping companies from sharing it with countries that aren't friendly to the U.S. It says that some important information, like health and location details, shouldn't be given away, and if companies break the rules, they'll get in trouble.
H. R. 9118 — To cancel Federal oil and gas leases held by entities that manipulate the market price of oil or gas in violation of certain Federal law, and for other purposes.
July 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:531
The bill H.R. 9118 aims to cancel federal oil and gas leases held by companies that manipulate market prices in collaboration with OPEC or OPEC+ countries, breaking certain U.S. laws like the Sherman Act. If the Federal Trade Commission finds a company guilty of this, the...
Simple Explanation
The bill says if a company cheats by teaming up with certain countries to mess with oil and gas prices, they could lose their right to work on U.S. government land to get oil and gas.
H. R. 10118 — To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
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November 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,895
H. R. 10118 is a proposed U.S. law aiming to encourage and protect whistleblowers under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). It includes provisions that prevent retaliation against whistleblowers who expose legal violations, allowing them to sue if they...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to keep people safe when they tell on rule-breakers, by giving them rewards and making sure they don't get in trouble at work. It sets up a special money pot where collected fines are kept to pay these rewards, like getting a thank-you gift for helping catch someone doing something wrong.
H. R. 10112 — To amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to establish a system to regulate compostable agricultural packaging, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:2,569
H.R. 10112, also known as the "Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024" or the "CAP Act of 2024," seeks to regulate compostable agricultural packaging in the United States. The bill proposes changes to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 by...
Simple Explanation
The Compostable Agriculture Packaging Act of 2024 is a plan to make sure things like food packaging can safely turn into compost, like how leaves turn into soil. This plan checks if packages really do what they say, and makes sure people follow the rules, so the earth stays happy and healthy.
H. R. 7520 — To prohibit data brokers from transferring sensitive data of United States individuals to foreign adversaries, and for other purposes.
March 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,708
The H.R. 7520, titled the "Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024," aims to stop data brokers from sharing or selling sensitive information about people in the United States to foreign adversaries. It defines sensitive data to include things like...
Simple Explanation
The "Protecting Americans’ Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024" is a rule that tries to stop people from selling or sharing important information about Americans, like their addresses or phone numbers, with certain countries that might cause problems for the U.S. The government wants to make sure no one cheats with this rule, and they will check to make sure everyone is following it.
H. R. 8023 — To require the Federal Trade Commission to include in the report of the Commission under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act certain information relating to scams disproportionately impacting seniors during emergencies, and for other purposes.
April 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:501
H.R. 8023 requires the Federal Trade Commission to report on scams that target seniors during emergencies, as part of the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act. The bill mandates the inclusion of details about the number and types of these scams, policies to prevent them, and any...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8023 is a bill that asks a group called the Federal Trade Commission to help keep Grandma and Grandpa safe from scams, especially during emergencies. They will do this by telling everyone about these scams and working with others to spread the word.
S. 4674 — To require transparency with respect to content and content provenance information, to protect artistic content, and for other purposes.
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July 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,445
The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024 seeks to increase transparency and protect artistic content related to synthetic media, such as deepfakes and digitally modified content. It mandates the development of voluntary standards...
Simple Explanation
The Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2024 is like magic labels that help people see what's real and not-real in pictures and videos on computers; it also tries to make sure nobody cheats by changing or hiding these labels.
H. R. 7211 — To improve honesty in pet sales, and for other purposes.
February 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,079
H.R. 7211, also known as the “Petfax Act of 2024,” aims to enhance transparency in pet sales, particularly for dogs and cats. The bill requires sellers to provide detailed information about the animal’s origin and health history before selling them. It prohibits unfair or...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure people selling pets, like dogs and cats, tell buyers where the pets come from and if they're healthy, so everyone is honest and fair when buying pets.
H. R. 4814 — To direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence in support of the mission of the Commission and to direct the Secretary of Commerce and the Federal Trade Commission to study and report on the use of blockchain technology and digital tokens, respectively.
May 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:2,011
H. R. 4814 seeks to advance consumer safety and technology regulation by directing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to create a pilot program to use artificial intelligence for consumer product safety. It also instructs the Secretary of Commerce to study blockchain...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4814 is a plan that wants to see if computers can help keep toys and gadgets safe and to learn more about a special kind of online money and technology. It asks some grown-ups to study these things to make sure people aren't tricked and are kept safe.
H. R. 7364 — To prohibit a person from advertising for sale a product produced or manufactured using the forced labor of individuals in the People’s Republic of China, and for other purposes.
February 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:469
The bill titled “No Forced Labor on TV Act” aims to prevent individuals or companies from advertising products made using forced labor from China. It empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under existing U.S. law,...
Simple Explanation
The “No Forced Labor on TV Act” is a new rule that says people can't show ads for things made by people who are forced to work in bad conditions in China. If someone breaks this rule, a group called the Federal Trade Commission can make them stop and give them a penalty.
H. R. 7534 — To amend the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to improve protections for children, and for other purposes.
March 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:932
H.R. 7534 proposes amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 to enhance privacy protections for children online. It raises the age definition of a child from 13 to 16 and requires websites to verify the age of users to ensure they are not children....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7534 is a bill that wants to keep kids safe online by changing the rules so websites must check if users are older than 16, and if they don’t follow the rules, they have to pay money that will help teach kids how to be safe online.
S. 4213 — To prohibit users who are under age 13 from accessing social media platforms, to prohibit the use of personalized recommendation systems on individuals under age 17, and limit the use of social media in schools.
April 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,405
S. 4213 is a proposed bill designed to protect children and teens from certain practices on social media platforms. It seeks to ban children under 13 from creating accounts on social media and restrict personalized recommendation systems for anyone under 17. The bill also...
Simple Explanation
This bill tries to keep kids safe online by stopping those under 13 from using social media, not letting those under 17 see things picked just for them, and telling schools how to use social media in a way that's safe for everyone.
S. 5206 — To require a report on foreign investment in the pharmaceutical industry of the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:598
S. 5206 directs the Federal Trade Commission to create an annual report on foreign investments in the U.S. pharmaceutical industry. This report, to be prepared in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, will assess how these investments impact the domestic capacity to...
Simple Explanation
S. 5206 is like a homework assignment for a U.S. government group to check each year who from other countries is putting money into making medicines in America, and to see if this is good or bad for keeping important medicine parts and machines here or sending them far away. They will make a simple version of what they find to show everyone online.
H. R. 8493 — To establish the Task Force to Stop Price Gouging, and for other purposes.
May 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:510
H. R. 8493 establishes the "Task Force to Stop Price Gouging." This task force will focus on unfair and illegal pricing practices that negatively impact consumers in the United States. It will consist of members from the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission,...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 8493 is a new plan to make sure people don't cheat others by charging too much for things they need, like food. It creates a special team that will check up on prices and make sure everyone plays fair.
H. R. 6543 — To prohibit unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other places of short-term lodging, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:1,843
H. R. 6543, known as the “No Hidden FEES Act of 2023,” aims to stop unfair and deceptive advertising of prices for hotel rooms and other short-term lodging. It requires that all mandatory fees be included in the advertised price, but allows individual components like taxes...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 6543 wants hotels to include all the extra costs that people must pay in the first price they show, so no one gets surprised with extra fees later. It helps make sure that when someone looks at the price of a hotel room, they see the whole price up front, and people who check if the hotels are being fair can use special rules to do it.
H. R. 6125 — An Act To require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.
September 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:1,827
H.R. 6125 seeks to enhance online dating safety by requiring dating service providers to notify members if they've communicated with someone banned for potential fraudulent activity. These notifications must include details like the banned person's username and advice against...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6125 is a new rule saying that if someone on a dating app was kicked off because they might be tricking people, the app has to tell everyone who talked to them. This is to help keep people safe online.

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