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DemocratBill · H.R. 5226· House(119-HR-5226)

Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

Rep. Correa
Age: 68 years
California
Introduced
9/9/2025
Last activity
9/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by
J. Correa
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 directs the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations against deceptive downsizing. Deceptive downsizing occurs when manufacturers sell a consumer product in a reduced size using the same or similar packaging used for a larger version. This bill aims to stop manufacturers from reducing product size without reducing the price, which Congress finds drives inflation and harms consumer purchasing power. The Act prohibits these practices regardless of the price or cost of the products. Manufacturers can avoid liability by providing clear and conspicuous notice on the principal display panel that compares the new reduced size to the previous larger size.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6

    The bill protects consumers from deceptive downsizing practices where packaging masks a reduction in product quantity.

  • Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?+3

    The bill seeks to address a trend in reduced product sizes without price reductions that Congress identifies as a driver of inflation.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    The bill protects the purchasing power of consumers against deceptive downsizing practices.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.