Bill · H.R. 4819· House(119-HR-4819)
Click to Cancel Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Brad Sherman
- Cosponsors
- - 19 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Click to Cancel Act of 2025." Its primary purpose is to codify the rule issued by the Federal Trade Commission on November 15, 2024, regarding the "Negative Option Rule." By doing so, the rule will have the force and effect of law. The bill also establishes enforcement protocols for these regulations. It treats violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Finally, it grants the Federal Trade Commission specific powers to enforce this section.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Low-income households benefit from easier subscription cancellations, reducing unwanted expenses.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
Middle-class households benefit from easier subscription cancellations, reducing unwanted expenses.
Would students be better off under this?+2
Students subscribe to online services and benefit greatly from easier cancellation policies.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-1
This could reduce revenue for business owners with subscription models, as customers may cancel more easily.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Force of Law for Consumer Protections: The bill ensures that the Federal Trade Commission's rule regarding the "Negative Option Rule" has the force and effect of law, providing a legal basis for the rule issued on November 15, 2024 (Section 2(a)).
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Strengthened Enforcement: By treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices, the bill provides a mechanism to address such actions under section 18(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Empowered Oversight: The Federal Trade Commission is granted specific powers, including the same jurisdiction, duties, and means of enforcement as found in the Federal Trade Commission Act, to ensure the rule is followed (Section 2(b)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Students+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For High Income Households+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Immigrants+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Men+1Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Veterans+1Good For White Americans+1Good For Women+1Good For Young Adults+1Good For Business Owners-1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- 5/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 8/8/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 8/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Christopher DeluzioDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Seth MoultonDemocrat · Massachusetts
Seth MagazinerDemocrat · Rhode Island
April McClain DelaneyDemocrat · Maryland
Dave MinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Alexandria Ocasio-CortezDemocrat · New York
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Eric SorensenDemocrat · Illinois
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Eugene VindmanDemocrat · Virginia