TOTAL Act of 2015
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Dec 17, 2015)
Tallying of the Actual Liabilities Act of 2015 or the TOTAL Act of 2015
This bill 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.
The bill 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 17, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateDec 17, 2015
- Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Dec 17, 2015IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate