Cantwell-Led Bill Would Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices
April 17, 2026
April 17, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell-Led Bill Would Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices
Consumers lost a record $15.9B to fraud and scams in 2025
For last 5 years, FTC has operated without "13(b)" authority--its strongest . . .
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Cantwell-Led Bill Would Restore FTC Authority to Return Billions to Consumers Ripped Off by Scams, Fraud & Unfair Practices
Consumers lost a record $15.9B to fraud and scams in 2025
For last 5 years, FTC has operated without "13(b)" authority--its strongest . . .