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S. 1359Became Law

E-Warranty Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Sep 24, 2015)

(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.

What just happenedSep 24, 2015

Became Public Law No: 114-51.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE](R-NE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 24, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-51.

  2. Sep 24, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-51.

  3. Sep 24, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  4. Sep 24, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 15, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 15, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 8, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Sep 8, 2015FloorH37300

    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)

  9. Sep 8, 2015Floor8000

    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)

  10. Sep 8, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5805-5806)

  11. Sep 8, 2015FloorH37220

    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.

  12. Sep 8, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1359.

  13. Sep 8, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5804-5805)

  14. Sep 8, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Jul 17, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  16. Jul 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  17. Jul 13, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jul 10, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Jul 9, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984)

  20. Jul 9, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984)

  21. Jul 9, 2015Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  22. Jul 7, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.

  23. Jul 7, 2015Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  24. Jul 7, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. May 20, 2015Committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. May 14, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  27. May 14, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawSep 24, 201549

(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.

Passed House without amendmentSep 8, 201581

(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.

Passed Senate amendedJul 9, 201535

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.

Reported to Senate without amendmentJul 7, 201580

(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.

Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2015

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.

E-Warranty Act of 2015 — Informed