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Congress seeks to block new FTC rule on automatic subscriptions and negative options.

This resolution aims to nullify a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule concerning "Negative Option" schemes, which involve automatic subscriptions and renewals. If passed, the rule intended to make it easier for citizens to cancel unwanted, automatically renewing payments will not take effect. This means current, potentially less strict, rules regarding subscription cancellation will remain in force.
Key points
Congress is attempting to block regulations designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel automatically renewing subscriptions.
If the resolution is enacted, new consumer protections against hard-to-cancel subscription services will not be implemented.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_100
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]
Process start date: 2025-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to ''Negative Option Rule''.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_100.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress is attempting to block regulations designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel automatically renewing subscriptions.
  • If the resolution is enacted, new consumer protections against hard-to-cancel subscription services will not be implemented.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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Economy