TOTAL Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 16, 2013)
Tallying of the Actual Liabilities Act of 2013 or the TOTAL Act of 2013 - Prohibits a retailer under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from selling a product or service through an Internet website without presenting the total transaction amount it expects to collect from the potential purchaser (including all fees, taxes, and shipping and handling charges) before the person commits to the purchase.
Sets forth authority for: (1) the FTC to enforce a violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice, and (2) states to bring civil actions on behalf of residents threatened or adversely affected by such a violation.
What just happenedDec 16, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 16, 2013
- Dec 16, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Dec 16, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate