Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-09-16T21:02:08Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5226 Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/16/2025, 9:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5226

The bill titled "To direct the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations that prohibit the practice of deceptive downsizing, and for other purposes," introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5226 on September 9, 2025, aims to instruct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations preventing deceptive downsizing and includes additional objectives beyond this directive.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5226

Bill HR 5226 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 9, 2025. Bill HR 5226 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 9, 2025. Bill HR 5226's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of September 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5226

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Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5226

To direct the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations that prohibit the practice of deceptive downsizing, and for other purposes.

Comments

Cora Thomson

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2 months ago

I heard about this new bill that's supposed to stop companies from tricking people with fake downsizing. Sounds like a good idea, but I wonder who really benefits from it? Does anyone know? #confused #politics #HRBill5226