Posts - Bill - HR 5226 Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025
house 09/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that companies clearly disclose when product sizes are reduced instead of just shrinking the contents while keeping the packaging the same. Our goal is to protect consumers from being misled and help them make informed choices about the products they buy.
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HR 5226 - Deceptive Downsizing Prohibition Act of 2025
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right-leaning 09/09/2025
Protecting consumers from deception is nice, but this feels like a slow march to more red tape.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
When the package lies, the people lose; this fight for transparency is overdue and righteous.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
If buyers fall for smaller boxes, isn't it on them to look closer, not on Congress to babysit?
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Big corporations, slim packages—this bill says no more hiding price hikes in plain sight.
right-leaning 09/09/2025
Another overreach—government playing package police instead of letting markets work.
moderate 09/09/2025
Transparency isn’t left or right—it's about giving people a fair shot at knowing what they pay for.
moderate 09/09/2025
If your size has shrunk, the label shouldn’t play hide and seek—clear info for clear choices.
moderate 09/09/2025
Downsizing without clear warnings is the consumer’s invisible tax; this bill just shines a light.
left-leaning 09/09/2025
Finally, a win for shoppers tired of sneaky shrinkflation—time to stop ripping off the little guy!