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Request for Presidential Documents on Federal Trade Commission Actions

The House of Representatives is requesting documents from the President regarding communications and actions with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The aim is to clarify changes in FTC priorities, its operational methods, and potential external influences. Citizens may be interested in how this information will impact the transparency of regulatory bodies and consumer protection.
Key points
The request seeks documents related to changes in the FTC's mission, including the removal of language about not unduly burdening legitimate business activity.
Information is requested on FTC communications with departing commissioners and employee complaints about gag rules and terminations.
The House wants details on coordination between the Executive Office of the President and the FTC regarding trade regulation rules on commercial surveillance and data collection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1261
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to communications and directives with the Federal Trade Commission.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1261.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The request seeks documents related to changes in the FTC's mission, including the removal of language about not unduly burdening legitimate business activity.
  • Information is requested on FTC communications with departing commissioners and employee complaints about gag rules and terminations.
  • The House wants details on coordination between the Executive Office of the President and the FTC regarding trade regulation rules on commercial surveillance and data collection.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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