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Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5226| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to protect consumers by prohibiting manufacturers from engaging in deceptive downsizing . This practice occurs when a manufacturer sells a consumer product of reduced size using the same or substantially similar packaging that was previously used for a larger version of that product. Congress finds that this practice harms consumers, reduces purchasing power, and contributes to inflation by obscuring actual price increases, as consumers often do not recognize the change until after purchase. The bill explicitly prohibits manufacturers from engaging in such deceptive practices. However, it establishes a safe harbor provision: manufacturers will not be liable if they provide clear, conspicuous, and easily understandable notice on the product's principal display panel, stating both the original larger size and the new reduced size. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions and will enforce violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, utilizing its full range of powers.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10338
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10338
    Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Consumer affairsInflation and pricesMarketing and advertising

Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5226| House 
| Updated: 9/9/2025
This legislation aims to protect consumers by prohibiting manufacturers from engaging in deceptive downsizing . This practice occurs when a manufacturer sells a consumer product of reduced size using the same or substantially similar packaging that was previously used for a larger version of that product. Congress finds that this practice harms consumers, reduces purchasing power, and contributes to inflation by obscuring actual price increases, as consumers often do not recognize the change until after purchase. The bill explicitly prohibits manufacturers from engaging in such deceptive practices. However, it establishes a safe harbor provision: manufacturers will not be liable if they provide clear, conspicuous, and easily understandable notice on the product's principal display panel, stating both the original larger size and the new reduced size. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is directed to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions and will enforce violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act, utilizing its full range of powers.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10338
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024
Sep 9, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10338
    Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2024


  • September 9, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 9, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
J. Luis Correa

J. Luis Correa

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (6)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer affairsInflation and pricesMarketing and advertising