Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10003, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its purpose is to clearly state the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) authority to seek permanent injunctions and other court-ordered remedies when laws enforced by the FTC are violated. Specifically, it would allow the FTC to ask courts for restitution for losses, contract changes, refunds, return of property, and disgorgement of unjust profits.
This bill would affect consumers by potentially providing more avenues for recovery if they are harmed by violations of laws the FTC enforces. It would also affect businesses by clarifying the FTC's power to pursue these types of remedies in court. The proposed remedies would be limited to violations occurring within the 10 years prior to the FTC filing a lawsuit, with exceptions for time spent outside the United States by an individual against whom relief is sought.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Janice Schakowsky. It has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would involve these committees considering the bill, after which it could be reported out for a vote in the House.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10003 do?
- H.R. 10003, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act. Its purpose is to clearly state the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) authority to seek permanent injunctions and other court-ordered remedies when laws enforced by the FTC are violated. Specifically, it would allow the FTC to ask courts for restitution for losses, contract changes, refunds, return of property, and disgorgement of unjust profits. This bill would affect consumers by potentially providing more avenues for recovery if they are harmed by violations of laws the FTC enforces. It would also affect businesses by clarifying the FTC's power to pursue these types of remedies in court. The proposed remedies would be limited to violations occurring within the 10 years prior to the FTC filing a lawsuit, with exceptions for time spent outside the United States by an individual against whom relief is sought. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 30, 2026, by Representative Janice Schakowsky. It has been referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would involve these committees considering the bill, after which it could be reported out for a vote in the House.
- Has H.R. 10003 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10003. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10003?
- H.R. 10003 was sponsored by Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] (D-IL), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10003?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (30 Jul 2026).
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