H.R. 5111 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016
H.R. 5111 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 28, 2016, sponsored by Leonard Lance with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 28, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Public law
- Public Law 114-258
What it does
Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 (Sec. 2) This bill makes a provision of a form contract void from the inception if it: (1) prohibits or restricts an individual who is a party to such a contract from engaging in written, oral, or pictorial reviews, or other similar performance assessments or analyses of, including by electronic means, the goods, services, or conduct of a person that is also a party to the contract; (2) imp…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Leonard Lance (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 28, 2016
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2016
- Passed the SenateNov 28, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2016
- Became lawDec 14, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-258. (Dec 14, 2016)
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