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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 22, 2015Commerce
H.R. 3154

E-Warranty Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to house without amendment (Sep 8, 2015)

(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, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

What just happenedSep 8, 2015

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2](R-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 8, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

  2. Sep 8, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-243.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Sep 8, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 114-243.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  4. Jul 29, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. Jul 29, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Jul 24, 2015Committee

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

    Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
  7. Jul 22, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  8. Jul 22, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Jul 22, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House without amendmentSep 8, 201579

(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, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

Introduced in HouseJul 22, 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, through electronic or other means, at the location of the sale before the purchase.

E-Warranty Act of 2015 — Informed