Bill · S.J.Res. 57· Senate(119-SJRES-57)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to "Negative Option Rule".
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored by
- Mike Lee
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to exercise congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission. The rule in question is the ``Negative Option Rule'' published on November 15, 2024. If passed, this resolution would ensure the rule has no force or effect. It is being referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Yes
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
Removing the FTC's negative option rule reduces regulatory compliance burdens for businesses utilizing subscription models.
The opposite· 3 of 6
Does this give the federal government more power?-5
This resolution reduces the regulatory authority of a federal agency, the FTC.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-5
The disapproval of the Negative Option Rule likely removes protections against unauthorized recurring charges and subscription traps.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-5
The loss of negative option protections can disproportionately impact low-income consumers through unexpected subscription charges.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the FTC Rule: By providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, the resolution would prevent the ``Negative Option Rule'' from having any force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power-5Improves Privacy Rights-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Middle Class Households-3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation-3
- 6/9/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Introduced in Senate
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