3.0.0 1359 2023-04-24T20:39:49Z 2023-04-24T20:39:49Z Senate S 2015-05-14 114 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Referred to 2015-07-17T15:21:22Z Referred to 2015-07-13T21:13:01Z sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Reported by 2015-07-07T21:35:20Z Markup by 2015-05-20T14:30:00Z Referred to 2015-05-14T21:49:38Z S. Rept. 114-77 E-Warranty Act of 2015 114 3154 HR 2015-09-08 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184. Related bill CRS Related bill House 2015-09-24 Became Public Law No: 114-51. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-24 Became Public Law No: 114-51. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2015-09-24 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-24 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2015-09-15 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-15 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2015-09-08 18:58:40 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2015-09-08 18:58:39 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll no. 490). (text: CR H5804) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 490 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll490.xml House 114 2015-09-08T22:58:39Z 1 2015-09-08 18:58:39 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 388 - 2 (Roll no. 490).(text: CR H5804) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 490 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2015/roll490.xml House 114 2015-09-08T22:58:39Z 1 2015-09-08 18:32:52 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5805-5806) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-08 16:57:12 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 2015-09-08 16:52:25 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1359. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-08 16:52:21 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5804-5805) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2015-09-08 16:52:10 Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2015-07-17 hsif17 Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. Committee 2015-07-13 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2015-07-13 14:11:02 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2015-07-10 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2015-07-09 Senate Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984) Floor 2015-07-09 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-09 Senate Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. Floor 2015-07-07 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142. Calendars 2015-07-07 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77. Committee 2015-07-07 Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee 2015-05-20 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2015-05-14 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2015-05-14 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress F000463 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] Deb Fischer R NE N N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2015-05-14 True 2015-06-10T15:15:31Z S. 1359, E-Warranty Act of 2015 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/50289 As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on May 20, 2015 Public Law 114-51 Commerce Administrative law and regulatory procedures Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Product safety and quality Retail and wholesale trades Commerce 00 2015-05-14 Introduced in Senate 2015-06-22T20:10:15Z E-Warranty Act of 2015

Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to revise its rules to allow manufacturers to satisfy requirements concerning the availability of written warranties on consumer products by making the terms accessible in a digital format on the manufacturer's Internet website. Requires the product, packaging, or product manual in the case of a warranty provided on a website in such manner to display to the consumer: (1) the website where the warranty terms can be obtained; and (2) a phone number, postal address, or other reasonable non-Internet based means of contacting the manufacturer to obtain and review such terms.

Prohibits such Internet website warranties from satisfying any requirement that a warranty be made available prior to sale in a retail location, by catalog, or through door-to-door sales, unless the seller makes the warranty available at the location of the sale before the purchase.

]]> 80 2015-07-07 Reported to Senate without amendment 2015-07-08T20:31:36Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

E-Warranty Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to revise its rules to allow manufacturers to satisfy requirements concerning the availability of written warranties on consumer products by making the terms accessible in a digital format on the manufacturer's Internet website. Requires the product, packaging, or product manual in the case of a warranty provided on a website in such manner to display to the consumer: (1) the website where the warranty terms can be obtained; and (2) a phone number, postal address, or other reasonable non-Internet based means of contacting the manufacturer to obtain and review such terms.

Prohibits such Internet website warranties from satisfying any requirement that a warranty be made available prior to sale in a retail location, by catalog, or through door-to-door sales, unless the seller makes the warranty available at the location of the sale before the purchase.

]]> 35 2015-07-09 Passed Senate amended 2015-07-10T20:16:38Z E-Warranty Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to revise its rules to allow manufacturers to satisfy requirements concerning the availability of written warranties on consumer products by making the terms accessible in a digital format on the manufacturer's Internet website. Requires the product, packaging, or product manual in the case of a warranty provided on a website in such manner to display to the consumer: (1) the website where the warranty terms can be obtained; and (2) a phone number, postal address, or other reasonable non-Internet based means of contacting the manufacturer to obtain and review such terms.

Prohibits such Internet website warranties from satisfying any requirement that a warranty be made available prior to sale in a retail location, by catalog, or through door-to-door sales, unless the seller makes the warranty available, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

]]> 81 2015-09-08 Passed House without amendment 2015-10-08T21:11:32Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 9, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

E-Warranty Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to revise its rules to allow manufacturers to satisfy requirements concerning the availability of written warranties on consumer products by making the terms accessible in a digital format on the manufacturer's Internet website. Requires the product, packaging, or product manual in the case of a warranty provided on a website in such manner to display to the consumer: (1) the website where the warranty terms can be obtained; and (2) a phone number, postal address, or other reasonable non-Internet based means of contacting the manufacturer to obtain and review such terms.

Prohibits such Internet website warranties from satisfying any requirement that a warranty be made available prior to sale in a retail location, by catalog, or through door-to-door sales, unless the seller makes the warranty available, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

]]> 49 2015-09-24 Public Law 2015-10-22T14:55:54Z (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 9, 2015. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

E-Warranty Act of 2015

(Sec. 3) Amends the Magnuson-Moss Warranty--Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act to require the Federal Trade Commission to revise its rules to allow manufacturers to satisfy requirements concerning the availability of written warranties on consumer products by making the terms accessible in a digital format on the manufacturer's Internet website. Requires the product, packaging, or product manual in the case of a warranty provided on a website in such manner to display to the consumer: (1) the website where the warranty terms can be obtained; and (2) a phone number, postal address, or other reasonable non-Internet based means of contacting the manufacturer to obtain and review such terms.

Prohibits such Internet website warranties from satisfying any requirement that a warranty be made available prior to sale in a retail location, by catalog, or through door-to-door sales, unless the seller makes the warranty available, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

]]> E-Warranty Act of 2015 Display Title E-Warranty Act of 2015 Official Title as Introduced A bill to allow manufacturers to meet warranty and labeling requirements for consumer products by displaying the terms of warranties on Internet websites, and for other purposes. Introduced in Senate IS Short Titles as Passed House E-Warranty Act of 2015 H House Short Titles as Introduced E-Warranty Act of 2015 Short Titles as Enacted E-Warranty Act of 2015 Short Titles as Passed Senate E-Warranty Act of 2015 S Senate Short Titles as Reported to Senate E-Warranty Act of 2015 S Senate 2214 114 SAMDT To improve the bill. 2020-12-15T18:58:33Z 2015-07-09 Amendment SA 2214 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. SA 2214 https://www.congress.gov/amendment/114th-congress/senate-amendment/2214 F000463 Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] Deb Fischer R NE 1 1 N000032 Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] CLARENCE NELSON D FL WILLIAM 2015-07-09 True 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z Senate 114 S Senate S 1359 E-Warranty Act of 2015 2023-04-24T20:39:49Z 6 2015-07-09 0 Senate Amendment SA 2214 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 2015-07-09 0 Senate Amendment SA 2214 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Fischer. (consideration: CR S4983; text: CR S4983) To improve the bill. Floor 2015-07-09 Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 2214 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. Floor 94000 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-09 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 2214 proposed by Senator McConnell for Senator Fischer.(consideration: CR S4983; text: CR S4983) Floor 93000 9 Library of Congress 2015-07-09 Senate amendment submitted Floor 91000 9 Library of Congress Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s1359enr/xml/BILLS-114s1359enr.xml Referred in House 2015-07-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s1359rfh/xml/BILLS-114s1359rfh.xml Engrossed in Senate 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s1359es/xml/BILLS-114s1359es.xml Reported to Senate 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s1359rs/xml/BILLS-114s1359rs.xml Introduced in Senate 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-114s1359is/xml/BILLS-114s1359is.xml 2015-09-25T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-114publ51/uslm/PLAW-114publ51.xml Public Law 2015-09-24 Became Public Law No: 114-51. 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.