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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''.

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 Jun 9, 2025

Latest action (Jun 9, 2025) Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Referred to
Energy and Commerce Committee
Policy area
Commerce

Summary

This joint resolution provides for congressional disapproval of a Federal Trade Commission rule on negative option billing under the Congressional Review Act. The Negative Option Rule addresses the practice of charging consumers recurring fees for goods or services unless they affirmatively cancel or opt out. If passed, the resolution would nullify the FTC rule.

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Sponsor (1)

Money behind the sponsor

Top reported contributors to Laurel M. Lee’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.

  • NULL $87,600
  • HOSPITALITY SOUTH $13,200
  • ICI HOMES $13,200
  • WEATHERFORD CAPITAL $13,200
  • ASHLEY FURNITURE $9,900

Organizations whose employees gave the most — itemized individual contributions grouped by the donor’s reported employer (FEC Schedule A). Full finance for Laurel M. Lee → · Outside spending →

Actions (2)
  1. Jun 9, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · house
  2. Jun 9, 2025 Introduced in House

Similar bills (6)

Bills with similar text or summary — includes reintroductions across Congresses. Ranked by semantic similarity of the bill text (computed locally); a neutral discovery aid, not a claim the bills are duplicates.

  • 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 Jun 9, 2025 · Cong. 119 87%
  • HJRES 65 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to Rules for Supervisory Approval of Penalties. · Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · Cong. 119 81%
  • HJRES 49 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models". · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Cong. 119 80%
  • HJRES 51 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models". · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Cong. 119 79%
  • HJRES 50 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Credit Union Administration relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models". · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Cong. 119 78%
  • HJRES 48 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System relating to "Quality Control Standards for Automated Valuation Models". · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Cong. 119 78%

Text versions (1)
  • Introduced in House · Jun 9, 2025

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

June 9, 2025

Ms. Lee of Florida submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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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