The Enhancing Consumer Protection Procedures Amendment Act of 2025 seeks to bolster consumer protection laws in the District of Columbia by amending Chapter 39 of Title 28 of the District of Columbia Official Code. Key provisions include the introduction of fines, costs, and fees for non-compliance with investigative subpoenas, enhanced enforcement authority for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, and a prohibition on retaliation against consumers who file complaints. The bill also clarifies that unlawful and abusive trade practices are prohibited, allows for asset freezes as injunctive relief, and establishes mandatory minimum penalties for violations. Additionally, it emphasizes the Federal Trade Commission's favorable interpretations towards consumers and introduces the use of interrogatories in investigations.

The bill further revises definitions related to "consumer" and "merchant" to ensure effective consumer protection throughout economic transactions. It streamlines the enforcement process by repealing certain subsections and introduces provisions for the summary suspension of licenses in cases posing imminent danger to public health or safety. Notable amendments include changing the classification of infractions from "Class 2" to "Class 1," replacing "the Chief of the Office of Compliance" with "the Chief of the Office of Enforcement," and allowing the Attorney General to seek injunctions without proving damages. The bill also ensures that confidentiality agreements do not obstruct the Attorney General's investigative powers and allows for the recovery of attorneys' fees for prevailing consumers. The legislation will take effect after the Mayor's approval and a congressional review period.