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Increased Transparency and Safety for Online Shopping

New regulations require high-volume online sellers to disclose their contact information, enhancing shopping safety. This allows consumers to easily contact sellers in case of issues, and platforms must verify this information, protecting against fraud.
Key points
High-volume sellers must provide their details, such as name, address, and phone/email.
Online platforms will verify and disclose this information to buyers on product pages or in purchase confirmations.
Failure to provide or verify information may result in the suspension of the seller's sales activity.
The act introduces a mechanism for reporting suspicious marketplace activity, increasing consumer protection.
The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general will enforce these regulations.
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Print number: 117_HR_5502
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-10-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

INFORM Consumers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5502.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • High-volume sellers must provide their details, such as name, address, and phone/email.
  • Online platforms will verify and disclose this information to buyers on product pages or in purchase confirmations.
  • Failure to provide or verify information may result in the suspension of the seller's sales activity.
  • The act introduces a mechanism for reporting suspicious marketplace activity, increasing consumer protection.
  • The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general will enforce these regulations.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to section 2 of H. Res. 1464, and the motion offered by Mr. Carter (LA), the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4275, as amended; H.R. 5502, as amended; H.R. 5721, as amended; H.R. 6290, as amended; H.R. 7277, as amended; H.R. 7299, as amended; and H.R. 8416, as amended. (consideration: CR H8566-8574; text: CR H8567-8568)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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