3.0.0 3993 2023-01-11T13:17:20Z 2023-01-11T13:17:20Z House H HR 2009-11-03 111 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2010-06-24T14:54:55Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Reported by 2010-03-24T13:48:49Z Markup by 2010-03-24T13:48:18Z Hearings by 2009-12-03T21:52:10Z Referred to 2009-11-04T21:50:59Z Reported by 2010-06-15T21:20:20Z Markup by 2010-05-05T14:46:53Z Referred to 2009-11-03T13:03:43Z H. Rept. 111-507 Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 111 562 S 2009-03-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2968-2970) Related bill CRS 2010-06-24 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2010-06-23 16:59:43 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2010-06-23 16:59:42 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 41 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR H4698-4700) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 383 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll383.xml House 111 2010-06-23T20:59:42Z 2 2010-06-23 16:59:42 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 381 - 41 (Roll no. 383).(text: CR H4698-4700) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 383 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2010/roll383.xml House 111 2010-06-23T20:59:42Z 2 2010-06-23 16:52:05 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4731-4732) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2010-06-23 12:48:49 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. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2010-06-23 12:36:20 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3993. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2010-06-23 12:36:19 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4698-4701) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2010-06-23 12:36:18 Ms. Matsui moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2010-06-15 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 290. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00290 2010-06-15 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-507. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2010-06-15 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 111-507. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2010-05-05 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2010-05-05 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2010-03-24 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote . Committee 2010-03-24 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2009-12-03 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2009-11-04 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. Committee 2009-11-03 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2009-11-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2009-11-03 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress E000179 Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-17] ELIOT ENGEL D NY L. 17 N B001149 Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5] DAN BURTON R IN 5 2010-01-29 False T000465 Rep. Tsongas, Niki [D-MA-5] Niki Tsongas D MA 5 2010-05-07 False 2010-06-07T04:00:00Z H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act http://www.cbo.gov/publication/21522 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 5, 2010</p> 2010-06-07T04:00:00Z H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/21522 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on May 5, 2010 Science, Technology, Communications Administrative law and regulatory procedures Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Government studies and investigations Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Judicial procedure and administration Marketing and advertising State and local government operations Telephone and wireless communication User charges and fees Science, Technology, Communications 00 2009-11-03 Introduced in House 2010-03-01T17:54:58Z Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - Requires providers or distributors of prepaid calling cards, including cards that use interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or a successor protocol, to accurately disclose in a clear and conspicuous manner information about: (1) the provider's name, customer service number, and hours of service; (2) the card's number of minutes or dollar value; (3) per minute rates or a toll-free number to obtain rates; (4) fees and charges; (5) time period limits, any predetermined decrease in value over a period of time, and expiration dates; and (6) refund and recharge policies.

Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act and requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce this Act.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of this Act and its required disclosures.

]]> 17 2010-06-15 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2010-08-25T15:47:27Z Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - (Sec. 3) Requires providers or distributors of prepaid calling cards, including cards that use interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or a successor protocol, to accurately disclose in a clear and conspicuous manner information about: (1) the provider's name, customer service number, and hours of service; (2) the card's number of minutes or dollar value; (3) per minute rates or a toll-free number to obtain rates; (4) fees and charges; (5) time period limits, any predetermined decrease in value over a period of time, and expiration dates; and (6) refund and recharge policies.

Prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive disclosures on any calling card, packaging, advertisement, or related promotional material.

Requires disclosures to be clear and conspicuous and located on the prepaid calling card unless the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) determines otherwise.

(Sec. 4) Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act and requires the FTC to enforce this Act.

(Sec. 5) Authorizes a state to enforce the provisions of this Act through a civil action to: (1) enjoin a practice; (2) enforce compliance; (3) obtain damage, restitution, or other compensation; or (4) obtain other appropriate relief.

Requires a state before bringing such an action to provide the FTC with written notice and a copy of the complaint (unless the provision of notice is not feasible). Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action, which shall include the right to: (1) be heard with respect to any matter that arises in the action; (2) remove the action to U.S. district court; and (3) petition for appeal.

(Sec. 6) Applies the provisions of this Act, beginning 180 days after the date on which final regulations are promulgated, to: (1) any prepaid calling card issued or placed into the stream of commerce; and (2) any related advertising, promotion, point-of-sale material, or voice prompt.

(Sec. 7) Prohibits a state, after the date on which final regulations are promulgated, from establishing or continuing any law regarding disclosures to be printed on prepaid calling cards or packaging unless such requirements are identical to the requirements under this Act.

(Sec. 8) Requires studies and reports to Congress by: (1) the Comptroller General on the effectiveness of this Act and its required disclosures; and (2) the FTC on the extent to which the business practices of the prepaid calling card industry exist in the prepaid wireless industry.

]]> 36 2010-06-23 Passed House amended 2010-08-25T15:47:41Z Calling Card Consumer Protection Act - (Sec. 3) Requires providers or distributors of prepaid calling cards, including cards that use interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) or a successor protocol, to accurately disclose in a clear and conspicuous manner information about: (1) the provider's name, customer service number, and hours of service; (2) the card's number of minutes or dollar value; (3) per minute rates or a toll-free number to obtain rates; (4) fees and charges; (5) time period limits, any predetermined decrease in value over a period of time, and expiration dates; and (6) refund and recharge policies.

Prohibits false, misleading, or deceptive disclosures on any calling card, packaging, advertisement, or related promotional material.

Requires disclosures to be clear and conspicuous and located on the prepaid calling card unless the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) determines otherwise.

(Sec. 4) Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act and requires the FTC to enforce this Act.

(Sec. 5) Authorizes a state to enforce the provisions of this Act through a civil action to: (1) enjoin a practice; (2) enforce compliance; (3) obtain damage, restitution, or other compensation; or (4) obtain other appropriate relief.

Requires a state before bringing such an action to provide the FTC with written notice and a copy of the complaint (unless the provision of notice is not feasible). Authorizes the FTC to intervene in any such action, which shall include the right to: (1) be heard with respect to any matter that arises in the action; (2) remove the action to U.S. district court; and (3) petition for appeal.

(Sec. 6) Applies the provisions of this Act, beginning 180 days after the date on which final regulations are promulgated, to: (1) any prepaid calling card issued or placed into the stream of commerce; and (2) any related advertising, promotion, point-of-sale material, or voice prompt.

(Sec. 7) Prohibits a state, after the date on which final regulations are promulgated, from establishing or continuing any law regarding disclosures to be printed on prepaid calling cards or packaging unless such requirements are identical to the requirements under this Act.

(Sec. 8) Requires studies and reports to Congress by: (1) the Comptroller General on the effectiveness of this Act and its required disclosures; and (2) the FTC on the extent to which the business practices of the prepaid calling card industry exist in the prepaid wireless industry.

]]> Calling Card Consumer Protection Act Display Title Calling Card Consumer Protection Act Official Title as Introduced To require accurate and reasonable disclosure of the terms and conditions of prepaid telephone calling cards and services. Introduced in House IH Short Titles as Introduced Calling Card Consumer Protection Act Short Titles as Reported to House Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H House Short Titles as Passed House Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H House Referred in Senate 2010-06-24T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3993rfs/xml/BILLS-111hr3993rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2010-06-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3993eh/xml/BILLS-111hr3993eh.xml Reported in House 2010-06-15T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3993rh/xml/BILLS-111hr3993rh.xml Introduced in House 2009-11-03T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr3993ih/xml/BILLS-111hr3993ih.xml 2010-06-24 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.