Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 increases civil penalty cap for product safety violations.

The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations of product safety standards from $100,000 to $250,000. It also expands the types of violations subject to the higher penalty and removes the cap on the maximum penalty for a series of related violations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission must adjust the maximum penalty annually based on inflation, using the Consumer Price Index. The bill also includes technical amendments to correct minor errors in the original act.

Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 increases civil penalty cap for product safety violations.

The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 amends the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations of product safety standards from $100,000 to $250,000. It also expands the types of violations subject to the higher penalty and removes the cap on the maximum penalty for a series of related violations. The Consumer Product Safety Commission must adjust the maximum penalty annually based on inflation, using the Consumer Price Index. The bill also includes technical amendments to correct minor errors in the original act.