Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025
This bill prohibits individuals and companies from bypassing website security measures designed to limit online purchases (like preventing bots from buying all available items) or managing inventory. It also bans selling products obtained through such violations if the seller knew or should have known about the circumvention. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general can enforce these rules by suing violators to stop the conduct, recover damages for consumers, or compel compliance. The law specifically targets automated "bot" activity that undermines fair access to online products during high-demand periods.
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in committee
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Introduction
Dec 2025
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Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action Dec 17, 2025
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Dec 17, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Dec 17, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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