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Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4311| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 significantly amends Section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, enhancing the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ability to secure equitable remedies for consumers. This legislation clarifies and expands the types of relief courts can order in FTC enforcement actions, addressing limitations imposed by previous court decisions. The bill explicitly allows the FTC to seek injunctions for violations that have occurred in the past , not just current or impending ones. It empowers courts to order a range of equitable remedies, including restitution for consumer losses , contract rescission or reformation , and the refund of money or return of property . Additionally, courts may mandate the disgorgement of unjust enrichment obtained through violations, with such amounts offset by any restitution ordered. These equitable remedies are subject to a 10-year limitations period from the filing of the FTC's suit, with time spent outside the United States by the defendant not counting towards this period. The Act applies to all actions or proceedings initiated on or after its enactment date, aiming to bolster the FTC's consumer protection enforcement capabilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4145
Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4145
    Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4311| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2026
The Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 significantly amends Section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, enhancing the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) ability to secure equitable remedies for consumers. This legislation clarifies and expands the types of relief courts can order in FTC enforcement actions, addressing limitations imposed by previous court decisions. The bill explicitly allows the FTC to seek injunctions for violations that have occurred in the past , not just current or impending ones. It empowers courts to order a range of equitable remedies, including restitution for consumer losses , contract rescission or reformation , and the refund of money or return of property . Additionally, courts may mandate the disgorgement of unjust enrichment obtained through violations, with such amounts offset by any restitution ordered. These equitable remedies are subject to a 10-year limitations period from the filing of the FTC's suit, with time spent outside the United States by the defendant not counting towards this period. The Act applies to all actions or proceedings initiated on or after its enactment date, aiming to bolster the FTC's consumer protection enforcement capabilities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4145
Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4145
    Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2022


  • April 15, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

Democratic Senator

Washington

Cosponsors (5)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted