1. Internet Free Speech: Systematic review of corporate efforts to squelch free speech/criticism on the Internet through the improper use of trademark and libel law. Stress the ability of the Internet as democratizing institution, which brings down the costs of corporate criticism. 2. Attorney’s Fees. There is a need for an EMPIRICAL law review piece … Read more
Each of the following citizen suit provisions, Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2619; Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, 30 U.S.C. 1270; Clean Water Act of 1976, 33 U.S.C. 1365; Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, 33 U.S.C. 1415(g)(1); Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-8; Noise Control Act of … Read more
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Date Referred to the Committee on Government Operations AN ACT To establish an independent consumer agency to protect and serve the interest of consumers, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That this Act … Read more
A MODEL ACT TO CREATE A CITIZENS’ UTILITY BOARD Sec. 1. Short Title. Sec. 2. Findings and Purposes. Sec. 3. Definitions. Sec. 4. Creation of Corporation; Membership. Sec. 5. Duties, Rights and Powers of the Corporation. Sec. 6. Notification of Impending Proceedings. Sec. 7. Judicial Review of Regulatory Agency Decisions; Enforcement Actions. Sec. 8. State-assisted … Read more
I. TITLE The Corporate Democracy Act II. SHORT TITLE A bill to amend Section 000 of the State Code to establish new requirements for corporate entities and corporate officials and to impose new penalties on corporate entities and officials that violate existing state law and the provisions of this Act. III. PURPOSE To establish a … Read more
FINANCIAL CONSUMERS’ ASSOCIATION ACT Sec. 1201. Short Title Sec. 1202. Findings and Purposes. (A) Findings. (B) Purposes. Sec. 1203. Definitions. Sec. 1204. Establishment of the Association. (A) Charter. (B) Regional and Local Offices. (C) Bylaws. (D) Nonprofit, Nonstock Status. (E) Membership. (F) Membership Fee. (G) Political Contributions Prohibited. Sec. 1205. Authorization of Appropriations and Allotments … Read more
Table of Contents Section 1. Short Title Section 2. Purposes of the Corporation. Section 3. Statement of Legislative Intent. Section 4. Definitions. Section 5. Creation of the Corporation. Section 6. Incorporation of Audience Network. Section 7. Duties, Rights and Powers. Section 8. Representation of Citiens in Commission Proceedings. (a) Notification of Impending Proceedings. (b) Intervention … Read more
Post Office Consumer Action Group Model Statute Sec. 1. Short Title. — This Act may be cited as the ” Post Office Consumer Action Group Act (POCAG).” Post Office Consumer Action Group Model Statute Sec. 1. Short Title. — This Act may be cited as the ” Post Office Consumer Action Group Act (POCAG).” Sec. … Read more
Procedures are established under this Act was the establishment of a process for National Advisory Referenda. (a) Statement of Purpose. Congress finds that: (1) citizens are becoming increasingly disenchanted with and alienated from our Government and our democratic processes; (2) there should be greater opportunities for citizens to participate in the process of governing in … Read more
Today, I am introducing the Public Empowerment Act of 1997, a package containing eight pieces of legislation. Together, these provisions, at very modest cost, can help revitalize our democracy and our economy by restoring the ability of ordinary citizens to influence the decisions of Government and the actions of powerful business corporations. Our Government — … Read more