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Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 2:59 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4145

Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission to seek, and courts to order, certain types of equitable relief such as restitution, contract rescission, and disgorgement in suits to enforce the laws within the commission's jurisdiction.

Current Status of Bill S 4145

Bill S 4145 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 4, 2022. Bill S 4145 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 4, 2022.  Bill S 4145's most recent activity was Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Failed to report favorably. as of May 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4145

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4145

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative remedies
- Civil actions and liability
- Competition and antitrust
- Consumer affairs
- Contracts and agency
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Fraud offenses and financial crimes
- Judicial review and appeals
- Marketing and advertising

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4145

Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022
Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022
A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide equitable relief, and for other purposes.

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