Torres introduces bill to protect video game ownership

Summary

Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act this week. If passed, the bill would direct the Federal Trade Commission to establish regulations guaranteeing that consumers own a game when they pay for it, rather than receive only a license. This follows earlier reports that Torres was proposing legislation to protect consumers’ ability to use video games they have purchased.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   18 Oct 2026, 16:27 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that Rep. Ritchie Torres introduced the Power To The Players Act, which would direct the FTC to set rules ensuring consumers own games they pay for rather than merely license them.