Congress aims to revive ‘Click to Cancel’ subscriptions after judges kill FTC rule

The article discusses a recent attempt by the United States Congress to revive the "Click to Cancel" subscription rule, which was previously proposed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) but struck down by the judiciary earlier this year. The proposed "Click-to-Cancel Act of 2025" aims to codify the FTC's original rule, which would have required subscription services to allow customers to cancel their subscriptions through the same means they were originally signed up, such as online or through an app. The bill would also mandate annual reminders before a subscription is automatically renewed. The proposed legislation is being put forward by a trio of Democratic congresspeople, but the article suggests it has little chance of passing under the current Republican-controlled Congress, which is seen as more business-friendly and likely to oppose such consumer-focused measures. Additionally, even if the law were to pass, there are concerns that it could be sued or not enforced by federal regulators. Overall, the article paints a pessimistic outlook for the prospects of the "Click to Cancel" rule being revived in the near future, given the political and judicial landscape in the United States.