What does Preamble of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To direct the Federal Trade Commission to promulgate regulations that prohibit the practice of deceptive downsizing, and for other purposes,' aims to direct the Federal Trade Commission to create regulations. The bill's purpose is to prohibit deceptive downsizing practices.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This section finds that manufacturers reduce product size without changing packaging Deceptive downsizing harms consumers and reduces purchasing power The Act aims to protect consumers from unfair practices by manufacturers Manufacturers are prohibited from selling reduced-size products in larger packaging Consumers need clear notice of size changes to avoid violations

What does DEFINITIONS. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This section defines key terms used in the Act. Definitions include 'Commission', 'consumer product', 'deceptive downsizing', 'larger size', and 'reduced size'. The term 'deceptive downsizing' refers to selling a reduced-size product with similar packaging as a larger version.

What does PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE DOWNSIZING. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This section prohibits manufacturers of consumer products from engaging in deceptive downsizing. Manufacturers are provided a safe harbor from liability if they reduce the size of a product while using similar packaging. To qualify for the safe harbor, manufacturers must provide notice on the packaging that the product is of reduced size. The notice must be conspicuous, clear, easy to read and understand, and state both the larger and reduced sizes of the product.

What does REGULATIONS RELATING TO PROHIBITION ON DECEPTIVE DOWNSIZING. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This section grants the Commission the authority to create regulations. The Commission may issue regulations deemed necessary to implement the Act's provisions. Regulations will be promulgated under section 553 of title 5, United States Code.

What does ENFORCEMENT BY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION. of Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025 do?

This section enforces the Act through the Federal Trade Commission. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission enforces this Act with the same jurisdiction and powers as the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/9/2025 · Introduced: 9/9/2025

Author: J. Correa (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill prohibits manufacturers from engaging in deceptive downsizing, which involves selling a reduced-size product with similar packaging as a larger version.
Manufacturers are provided a safe harbor from liability if they provide clear notice on the packaging that the product is of reduced size, including both the larger and reduced sizes.
The Federal Trade Commission is granted authority to create regulations and enforce the prohibition on deceptive downsizing, treating violations as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

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