Click to Cancel Act

Summary#

This bill, the Click to Cancel Consumer Protection Act of 2025, would make the Federal Trade Commission's "negative option rule" have the force and effect of law. Specifically, it makes part 425 of title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as it exists on July 7, 2025, legally binding. The bill was introduced July 10, 2025, by Senator Ruben Gallego (with Senator Peter Welch); metadata lists Senators Gallego, Welch, and John Fetterman as sponsors. It was read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

What it means for you#

If enacted, the FTC's negative option rule would become law. The bill text does not describe the content of that rule or list who would be covered. No publicly available information on specific rights, duties, or actions required for consumers or businesses is included in the bill text or metadata.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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