House vote: H.R. 2668 // July 20, 2021
Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-CA)
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.
Commerce Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 221 | 50.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 205 | 47.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.1% |