Bill113th Congress

H.R. 1370

International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2013

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Introduced
Mar 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
Commerce
Latest Action
Mar 22, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA-5]

Democrat·MA-5
Bioguide ID: M000133
First Name: Edward
Middle Name: J.
Last Name: Markey
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Actions
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HR
Bill Number
1,370
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 21, 2013
Policy Area
Commerce
Is Law
No
Mar 22, 2013Committee

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

Source: House committee actions

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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Mar 21, 20130

International Travelers Bill of Rights Act of 2013 - Requires an individual or entity that operates a website that provides access to international travel services to provide on its website, in a clear and conspicuous way, information regarding the health and safety risks of overseas vacation destinations marketed on the site, including (1) information compiled by the Department of State that includes country-specific travel warnings and alerts, and (2) information on the availability of onsite health and safety services or a disclaimer that such services may not be available and travel may pose an increased risk to health or safety.

Requires a site operator to: (1) establish a process under which an overseas vacation destination will be suspended from its website as a result of consumer complaints regarding poor medical care, unsafe or unsanitary facilities, or other health-related issues; and (2) make all such complaints publicly available on its website. Allows an operator to modify complaints at the request of the complainant and to remove offensive language and personal identification information.

Treats a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Energy and Commerce Committee

House· Standing
Consumer affairsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHealth care qualityInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaTravel and tourism

Introduced in House

Mar 21, 2013