Congressman Cliff Stearns
Working for Florida's Sixth District since 1989

Consumer Protection

As Chairman of the Commerce, Trade & Consumer Protection Subcommittee, I am working to ensure that the American consumer is safe from dangerous products and safe from unfair business practices. This panel exercises Congressional oversight for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction.

During my chairmanship, we have looked at a number of consumer issues - the online sale of wine, tire tread safety, and the impact of the online travel business on travelers. My interest is ensuring that consumers receive the benefit of emerging technologies and services, and that they are protected from harmful products.


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