A bill to promote commerce by establishing a national goal for the development and maintenance of effective, fair, inexpensive, and expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies, and for other purposes.

S. 423 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on Feb 9, 1979, sponsored by Wendell Ford. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 9, 1979
Policy area: Business and commerce
Public law: Public Law 96-190

Sponsor

Wendell Ford (D-KY)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 9, 1979
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawFeb 12, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 423, providing for expeditious mechanisms for the resolution of consumer controversies, by…House · Dec 11, 1979
To amend S. 423, consumer dispute resolution, by reducing the annual authorization for the dispute…House · Dec 12, 1979
To recommit S. 423, consumer dispute resolution, with instructions to report it back with an amendment that…House · Dec 12, 1979
To pass S. 423, promoting commerce by establishing a national goal for the development of expeditious…House · Dec 12, 1979

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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