Congressman Eliot Engel introduced legislation to fight abuses in the calling card industry by requiring disclosure of terms and conditions on packaging.
The legislation, called the Calling Card Consumer Protection Act (HR 3402), also requires the company to list a detailed description of additional fees, as well as the company’s name and contact information in case of a problem.
The bill, in essence, calls for clear, informative communication to shed light on what Engel said are shady practices.
Engel introduced this bi-partisan legislation on Aug. 4. It will now make its way next to the subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Practices. "Many, if not most, people using these cards, use them to try to save money calling their relative overseas," he said. "It is not right that those trying to maintain family ties get cheated in the process."
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