E-Warranty Act of 2015

Bill: 114-s-1359
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2015-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Product safety and quality
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: 

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.

action_date: 2015-07-07
text: 
(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.

action_date: 2015-07-09
text: 

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.

action_date: 2015-09-08
text: 
(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.

action_date: 2015-09-24
text: 
(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-09-24
text: Became Public Law No: 114-51.
action_date: 2015-09-24
text: Became Public Law No: 114-51.
action_date: 2015-09-24
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2015-09-24
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2015-09-15
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2015-09-15
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: 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)
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: 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)
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5805-5806)
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: 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.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1359.
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5804-5805)
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2015-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2015-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-07-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4983-4984; text as passed Senate: CR S4983-4984)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 142.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune without amendment. With written report No. 114-77.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 114-51