A bill to provide disclosure standards for written consumer product warranties against defect or malfunction; to define Federal content standards for such warranties; to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act in order to improve its consumer protection activities.

S. 356 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jan 12, 1973, sponsored by Warren Magnuson. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jan 12, 1973
Policy area: Business and commerce
Public law: Public Law 93-637

Sponsor

Warren Magnuson (D-WA)

Where it stands

IntroducedJan 12, 1973
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawJan 4, 1975

Every roll call vote on this bill

To agree to comference report on S. 356, proposing standards for written consumer product warranties against…Senate · Dec 18, 1974

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