Strengthen consumer protections
House Democrats are committed to increasing consumer protections for Michigan residents. We voted to repeal Michigan's unfair and one-of-a-kind 1996 law that gives big drug companies total immunity when they sell dangerous drugs, such as Vioxx, that harm or kill our residents. We also are cracking down on identity theft, one of the fastest-growing crimes in the nation, by taking steps to protect our residents. In addition, we are tackling predatory lending and unscrupulous insurance companies that inflate consumers' rates based on their ZIP codes.
First wave of legislation will strengthen transparency, consumer protections
- — December 16, 2009
Plan pays for vaccinations, x-rays, life-saving treatments
- — October 22, 2009
Plan takes aim at financial exploitation, increases consumer protections
- — August 26, 2009
100,000 workers to lose unemployment lifeline unless Senate acts
- — August 24, 2009
Plan will give homeowners more time to seek help, speak with lenders
- — February 17, 2009
- — January 01, 2009