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Issue Position: Consumer Protection

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2013
Issues: Business and Consumers Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

My political career began as a consumer advocate when I led the successful campaign in 1969 to put freshness dates on products sold in the supermarket. I am a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over consumer matters. On the Committee, I have continued my efforts to protect consumers from unfair business practices, unsafe products, insurance abuses, and harmful chemicals in products, and to improve the safety of children's products, vehicles, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

Legislation I've Introduced

Safe Cosmetics Act -- The Safe Cosmetics Act would phase out the use of dangerous chemicals, including carcinogens and reproductive toxins, from use in personal care products. Visit Cosmetic Safety for more information.

Social Networking Online Protection Act (SNOPA) -- Congressman Elliot Engel and I introduced the Social Networking Online Protection Act (SNOPA), which would restrict employers, universities, and local education authorities from requiring the disclosure of personal account information by employees, students, or applicants. Visit Online Protection for more information.


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