Congressional Move to Block FTC Consumer Subscription Cancellation Rule.
This resolution aims to reject a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule designed to make it easier for consumers to cancel automatically renewing subscriptions and free trials. If passed, the FTC's new consumer protections regarding "negative option" billing practices will not take effect. This means businesses can continue using existing, potentially more complex methods for service cancellation, potentially complicating personal expense management.
Key points
Congress seeks to disapprove the FTC rule intended to protect consumers from unwanted, automatically renewing subscriptions.
If the rule is blocked, companies will not be required to implement easier cancellation methods, potentially making it harder for citizens to manage recurring expenses and cancel unwanted charges.
Status:
Introduced
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.