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, as well as mandatory minimum penalties for violations. The bill emphasizes consumer rights by clarifying that the Federal Trade Commission's precedents should be interpreted favorably for consumers, enhancing the enforcement authority of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, and prohibiting retaliation against consumers who file complaints. It also allows for asset freezes as injunctive relief and specifies that the Attorney General can utilize interrogatories in investigations.

Additionally, the bill revises existing legal language to improve clarity and expand definitions related to consumer protection, such as updating "Class 2 infraction" to "Class 1 infraction" and broadening the definition of consent decrees to include "settlement agreements." It introduces a new section empowering the Department to issue cease and desist orders and allows for the summary suspension of licenses in cases of suspected immediate harm to the public. The bill also enhances enforcement mechanisms by allowing the Attorney General to seek injunctions without proving damages and to recover costs related to pre-suit investigations. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen consumer protections and streamline enforcement processes, ensuring consumers have access to effective remedies against unfair trade practices.