# 119-hr-7048: Unsubscribe Act of 2025

119-hr-7048, Unsubscribe Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7048
- Congress: 119
- Title: Unsubscribe Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Nationwide limits on negative option contracts**. This bill would require clear cost disclosures, express informed consent, and easy cancellation for subscriptions and other automatic-charge deals. - Consumers and families: Would get clearer upfront terms, an easy online cancellation link, and advance notice before a free-to-paid switch. Purchasers would receive periodic notices at least annually and a reminder 2 to 7 days before a cancellation window closes. - Businesses and sellers: Would have to obtain and retain proof of express informed consent for at least 3 years and could not automatically renew beyond a preliminary period without new consent. The rules would apply to contracts entered into or amended 1 year after enactment. - Regulators and states: Would let the Federal Trade Commission enforce violations as unfair or deceptive acts with rulemaking and full enforcement powers while preserving states ability to bring suits and keep stronger consumer protections.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] (R-NV), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2] (D-RI), 2026-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New FTC power and state coordination: benefit, medium. This bill would give the Federal Trade Commission rulemaking and full enforcement authority over violations, treating them as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act. State attorneys general and state agencies could also sue for violations, but they would generally have to notify the FTC first a…
- Clear consent and disclosures for subscriptions: benefit, low. This bill would require merchants to get your clear, affirmative consent before charging you for subscription or negative-option services. It would require clear, conspicuous disclosure of all material terms before any payment is taken. "Express informed consent" would mean an affirmative, separate…
- Easier canceling and renewal notices: benefit, low. This bill would require a simple way to cancel negative-option contracts. If you signed up online, merchants would give a direct link to an online cancellation form so you can cancel without extra non-electronic steps. Merchants would also have to send regular notices with contract terms and a canc…
- One-year delay before new rules: benefit, low. This bill would apply only to contracts entered into or changed on or after one year after enactment. In practice, merchants and consumers would need to comply with these requirements only for qualifying contracts started or amended after that one-year date.
- Stronger protections for free trials: benefit, low. This bill would make it unlawful to charge you after a free or discounted introductory period unless the merchant gave the negative-option terms and got your express informed consent before you completed payment. Merchants would have to disclose the introductory period, the introductory charge, the…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-429: Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-7048 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7048)

## Related
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-429: Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-429)
- [119-hr-7481: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7481)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-1628: 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1628)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7048 (as of 2026-04-21).