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US SJRes57
US SJRes57A 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".
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Introduced
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
In Committee
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
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".
AI Summary
This joint resolution aims to invalidate a rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the "Negative Option Rule" through a congressional disapproval process. Specifically, the resolution declares that the FTC's rule published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2024, shall have no legal force or effect. A negative option rule typically refers to a marketing practice where consumers are automatically enrolled in a service or subscription unless they explicitly opt out, and this resolution seeks to block the FTC's new regulations governing such practices. By using the congressional disapproval mechanism under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, Congress is exercising its legal authority to reject administrative rules and regulations proposed by federal agencies.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 06/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/57/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/sjres57/BILLS-119sjres57is.pdf |
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