H.R. 2668 · 117th Congress

Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

Introduced on Apr 20, 2021 by Tony Cárdenas (D-CA-29). 48 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jul 21, 2021): Received in the Senate.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Apr 20, 2021
Cosponsors
48
0 from the other party
Policy area
Commerce
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission.

Subjects

  • Administrative remedies
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Consumer affairs
  • Contracts and agency
  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Marketing and advertising

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Jul 20, 2021). Public domain.

Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to seek monetary relief in federal court from businesses that engage in unlawful commercial practices such as false advertising, consumer fraud, and anticompetitive conduct.

Specifically, the FTC may seek restitution in these cases for losses, rescission or reformation of contracts, refund of money, return of property, or disgorgement of unjust enrichment.

On April 22, 2021, the Supreme Court held in AMG Capital Management, LLC v. Federal Trade Commission that the Federal Trade Commission Act does not authorize the FTC to seek, or a court to award, such relief.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Tony CárdenasD-CA-29Sponsor

Democrats · 48

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Recommit
    Jul 20, 2021· House· Procedural· Failed 207–217
  2. On Passage
    Jul 20, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 221–205

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Apr 20, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Apr 20, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  4. Apr 20, 2021 · HouseReferred 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.
  5. Apr 21, 2021 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
  6. Jun 9, 2021 · HouseSubcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce Discharged.
  7. Jun 10, 2021 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Jun 10, 2021 · HouseOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 22.
  9. Jul 16, 2021Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-90, Part I.
  10. Jul 16, 2021 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-90, Part I.
  11. Jul 16, 2021Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
  12. Jul 16, 2021 · HouseCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.
  13. Jul 16, 2021 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
  14. Jul 19, 2021 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 535 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
  15. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 535. (consideration: CR H3730-3738)
  16. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2467, H.R. 2668 and H.R. 3985. The resolution provides en bloc suspension authority and provides at any time through the legislative day of Thursday, July 22, 2021, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules with respect to multiple measures that were the object of motions to suspend the rules on the legislative days of July 19 or 20, 2021, and on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed.
  17. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2668.
  18. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  19. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseMr. Davis, Rodney moved to recommit to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. (text: CR H3736)
  20. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  21. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 217 (Roll no. 213).House · Roll call 213
  22. Jul 20, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 214).(text: CR H3730)House · Roll call 214
  23. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 205 (Roll no. 214). (text: CR H3730)House · Roll call 214
  24. Jul 20, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  25. Jul 21, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. ALTICOR, INC.5 reports
    $775K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

Sources and method

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  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.