H.R. 6508 (112th): E-STOP Act

Introduced:
Sep 21, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Susan Davis [D-CA53]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 21, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 21, 2012
Referred to Committee Sep 21, 2012
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate rules requiring an Internet merchant to disclose the use of a price-altering computer program, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 21, 2012.
4 pages

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9/21/2012--Introduced.
Ensuring Shoppers Transparency in Online Pricing Act of 2012 or the E-STOP Act - Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate rules requiring an Internet merchant with annual gross revenue of more than $1 million to disclose to each consumer, prior to the final purchase of any good or service, the use of a price-altering computer program.
Defines "price-altering computer program" as one that:
(1) accesses a consumer's personal information, including information about the consumer's computer and browsing history; and
(2) uses such information to alter the merchant's selling price of a good or service.
Allows exemptions to accommodate the reasonable expectations of consumers concerning price changes.
Deems a violation of a rule promulgated under this Act to be an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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