Bills · HR 5226
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5226Inflation and pricesMarketing and advertising
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 9· LAST ACTION SEP 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses a common frustration for many consumers: finding that a favorite product has shrunk in size while its price remains the same or even increases, a trend often called 'shrinkflation.' Many people feel misled when they buy a product thinking it's the same amount they usually get, only to realize later it's smaller.
If this bill becomes law, it would require manufacturers to be upfront about product size changes. This could help consumers feel more confident in their purchases, give them better value for their money, and potentially slow down a form of hidden price increase that contributes to feelings of inflation. Without this bill, companies can continue to reduce product sizes with minimal or obscured notification, leaving consumers feeling deceived and diminishing their purchasing power.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits manufacturers from selling a product of reduced size in the same or similar packaging previously used for a larger version of that product.
This directly targets the practice of 'deceptive downsizing' where consumers unknowingly get less product for the same price.
PROVISION 02
Allows manufacturers to still sell reduced-size products in old packaging if they provide clear, conspicuous notice on the main part of the package, stating both the original larger size and the new reduced size.
This creates a 'safe harbor' for companies, offering a compliant way to adjust product sizes while ensuring consumer transparency.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create regulations to implement and enforce these prohibitions.
Gives a specific government agency the power to define the rules and take action against companies that don't follow them.
PROVISION 04
Treats violations of this act as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under existing FTC law, subjecting violators to current FTC penalties.
Integrates enforcement into existing legal frameworks, allowing the FTC to use its established authority to protect consumers.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
22
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DEM 7 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 9
Introduced in House
SEP 9
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5226
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 9, 2025
Last actionSep 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 9, 2025
House BillHR 5226Inflation and pricesMarketing and advertising
Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 9, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 9, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
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