Allow state governments to enforce their own consumer protection laws against national companies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026?
The Empowering States Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026 remains in the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs as of June 28, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. No progress has occurred on this bill since January 28, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026 (S. 3721 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 1934 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 1934 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
