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Enhanced Consumer Protection: New Powers for Federal Trade Commission

This act strengthens the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) by granting it broader powers to recover funds for consumers harmed by unfair practices. This allows the FTC to more effectively pursue refunds, contract cancellations, or property recovery, enhancing citizens' financial security.
Key points
The FTC can now seek restitution, contract rescission, or property return for harmed consumers.
The act enables the FTC to recover ill-gotten gains from companies that violated the law.
New provisions apply to cases initiated from the act's enactment date, meaning immediate improvement in protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4145
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Process start date: 2022-05-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4145.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The FTC can now seek restitution, contract rescission, or property return for harmed consumers.
  • The act enables the FTC to recover ill-gotten gains from companies that violated the law.
  • New provisions apply to cases initiated from the act's enactment date, meaning immediate improvement in protection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Failed to report favorably.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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