Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 13, 2016)
Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2016
This bill prohibits the establishment, operation, or promotion of a pyramid promotional scheme, which is defined as a plan or operation by which a person gives consideration (money or other thing of value) to a participant in the scheme for the right to receive compensation derived primarily from the participant's introduction of another person into the plan or operation rather than from the sale of products to ultimate users.
The bill grants enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission and requires violations to be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
What just happenedMay 20, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2016
- May 20, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - May 13, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - May 13, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 13, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House