Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 16, 2013)
Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act - Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to promulgate rules to prohibit, as an unfair and deceptive act or practice, a person from advertising with the intent to deceptively create the impression that: (1) such person is a provider of abortion services if such person does not provide such services, or (2) such person is not a provider of abortion services if such person does provide such services.
Defines "abortion services" as providing surgical and non-surgical procedures to terminate a pregnancy, or providing referrals for such procedures.
Sets forth the enforcement authority of the FTC, including with respect to nonprofit organizations.
What just happenedMay 17, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 16, 2013
- May 17, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
- May 16, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- May 16, 2013IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E683)
- May 16, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 16, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House