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Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2015

4/7/2025, 2:55 PM

Summary of Bill S 2044

The Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2015, also known as Bill 114 s 2044, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect consumers' rights to post honest reviews and feedback about businesses without fear of retaliation.

The bill prohibits businesses from including non-disparagement clauses in their contracts that prevent customers from writing negative reviews. These clauses are often used by businesses to silence customers who have had negative experiences and want to share their opinions online.

The Consumer Review Freedom Act of 2015 also makes it illegal for businesses to take legal action against customers who leave negative reviews. This includes threatening legal action, filing lawsuits, or seeking monetary damages in response to a negative review. Overall, this bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in the marketplace by ensuring that consumers have the freedom to share their honest opinions about businesses without facing repercussions. It is designed to protect consumers' rights to free speech and encourage businesses to provide high-quality products and services.

Current Status of Bill S 2044

Bill S 2044 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2015. Bill S 2044 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on September 16, 2015.  Bill S 2044's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade. as of December 18, 2015

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2044

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2044

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

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