H.R. 4673 (108th): Opt Out of ID Chips Act

Introduced:
Jun 23, 2004 (108th Congress, 2003–2004)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gerald “Jerry” Kleczka [D-WI4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 23, 2004, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 23, 2004
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To require warning labels on consumer products containing radio frequency identification devices, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 23, 2004.
3 pages

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6/23/2004--Introduced.
Opt Out of ID Chips Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate a rule making it an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act to sell at retail any product containing a radio frequency identification device (RFID) unless: (1) the product conspicuously displays a label stating that it contains an RFID capable of tracking the product and transmitting unique information before and after purchase; (2) the label notifies the customer of the right to have the RFID removed or permanently disabled at the time of purchase; and (3) the customer is provided with the option of having the RFID removed or permanently disabled at the time of purchase.

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