The Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act (CAP Act) increases financial penalties for companies that violate product safety standards enforced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The bill raises the penalty for individual violations from $100,000 to $250,000 and removes the existing $15 million cap on penalties for related violations, allowing the Commission to impose larger fines when companies commit multiple safety infractions. The legislation also requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to automatically adjust penalty amounts each January to account for inflation using the Consumer Price Index, ensuring that penalties keep pace with the rising cost of living without requiring Congress to pass new legislation each time. This bill affects manufacturers and retailers who sell consumer products, as they could face significantly higher financial consequences for safety violations. The bill includes minor technical corrections to the underlying law and would take effect upon enactment.
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