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General Consumer Protection

Amusement Park Ride Safety

Press Releases

Legislation

March 13, 2009 - H.R.xxxx - Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009 - To ban the use of bisphenol A in food containers, and for ther purposes

June 10, 2008 - H.R. 6228 - Ban Poisonous Additives (BPA) Act of 2008 - To prohibit the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), which is associated with a broad spectrum of hazardous effects, in all food and beverage containers.

Feb. 8, 2007 - H.R.948 - Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007 - To strengthen the authority of the Federal Government to protect individuals from certain acts and practices in the sale and purchase of Social Security numbers and Social Security account numbers, and for other purposes.

Documents & Videos

Dec. 9, 2008 - LETTERS - Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Travelocity respond to Rep. Markey's letter requesting information about the information they provide to potential customers about risks involved in undertaking international travel.

Nov. 12, 2008 - LETTERS - Rep. Markey requests information from popular travel websites, Apple Vacations, Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Travelocity, about the information they provide to potential customers about risks involved in undertaking international travel.

May 29, 2008 - Amicus Brief filed with Reps. Frank and Sestak, urging court to ensure victims of a multi-million dollar fraud are reimbursed.

Dec. 13, 2007 - LETTER - FTC Chairman Deborah Platts responds to Rep. Markey's Nov. 11, 2007 inquiry about TripAdvisor.com. 

Nov. 11, 2007 - LETTER - Rep. Markey asks the FTC to investigate TripAdvisor.com for providing misleading information to its users.

Sept. 19, 2007 - VIDEO - MARKEY QUESTIONS CONSUMER SAFETY OFFICIAL ON LEAD-TAINTED TOYS

June 22, 2007 - VIDEO - MARKEY: LET'S GIVE PARENTS THE TOOLS TO FIGHT UNHEALTHY MEDIA IMAGES