A bill to amend section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide for equitable relief, and for other purposes.

This legislation aims to update Section 13 of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act to clarify and strengthen the agency's ability to seek equitable relief, such as the return of money to consumers who were defrauded. In recent years, court rulings have limited the FTC's power to directly recover funds from companies that engage in deceptive or unfair business practices. This bill proposes to restore or expand those authorities, potentially making it easier for the government to secure refunds for victims of scams or anti-competitive behavior.

If enacted, the bill would provide the FTC with a more direct path to seek court orders that force bad actors to give up illegally gained profits. For everyday citizens, this could mean a higher likelihood of receiving compensation after being targeted by false advertising, telemarketing fraud, or other consumer protection violations. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for further consideration.