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Consumer Protection: Higher Penalties for Unsafe Products and Inflation Adjustment

This Act significantly increases the maximum civil penalties that can be imposed on companies selling unsafe or non-compliant consumer products. The change aims to enhance consumer safety by deterring businesses from introducing defective goods to the market through much higher fines. Furthermore, the law mandates an annual adjustment of these penalties based on inflation, ensuring their deterrent effect remains strong over time.
Key points
The maximum penalty for a single product safety violation increases from $100,000 to $250,000.
The previous cap on total penalties ($15,000,000) for a related series of violations is removed, allowing for potentially much higher financial consequences for companies.
Mandatory annual inflation adjustment (based on the Consumer Price Index) is introduced for maximum civil penalties to maintain their real value.
Strengthens the ability of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to enforce regulations and protect citizens from dangerous products.
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Print number: 118_S_3667
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Process start date: 2024-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3667.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The maximum penalty for a single product safety violation increases from $100,000 to $250,000.
  • The previous cap on total penalties ($15,000,000) for a related series of violations is removed, allowing for potentially much higher financial consequences for companies.
  • Mandatory annual inflation adjustment (based on the Consumer Price Index) is introduced for maximum civil penalties to maintain their real value.
  • Strengthens the ability of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to enforce regulations and protect citizens from dangerous products.
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. Welch, Peter [D-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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