SIIA and Coalition Urge Congress to Overturn FTC’s Subscription Rule

The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) has joined a coalition of organizations urging Congress to overturn the Federal Trade Commission's new rule on recurring subscriptions and negative option programs. In a letter to key congressional leaders, the group argues that the new rule is overly broad, exceeds the FTC's authority, and imposes unnecessary burdens on businesses while creating confusion for consumers.

The letter warns that the rule could affect more than a billion subscription agreements across various industries, potentially disrupting services that millions of Americans rely on. The letter calls on Congress to pass a resolution of disapproval to safeguard consumer access to essential and innovative subscription-based services.