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Transfer of Antitrust Enforcement from FTC to Department of Justice

This act transfers all antitrust enforcement functions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Department of Justice. The goal is to streamline antitrust efforts, reduce taxpayer waste, and provide more certainty for businesses and consumers. For citizens, this means that matters concerning fair competition will be handled by a single, primary government agency.
Key points
All FTC antitrust functions, employees, assets, and funding will be transferred to the Department of Justice.
The Department of Justice will become the sole agency responsible for enforcing antitrust laws, aiming to eliminate overlapping jurisdictions.
FTC antitrust employees will be transferred to the Department of Justice, maintaining their grade and compensation for one year.
The Department of Justice will also gain sole authority to review the competitive impact of communications transactions, previously shared with the Federal Communications Commission and state entities.
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Print number: 117_HR_2926
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Process start date: 2021-04-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

One Agency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2926.

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 2021-04-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All FTC antitrust functions, employees, assets, and funding will be transferred to the Department of Justice.
  • The Department of Justice will become the sole agency responsible for enforcing antitrust laws, aiming to eliminate overlapping jurisdictions.
  • FTC antitrust employees will be transferred to the Department of Justice, maintaining their grade and compensation for one year.
  • The Department of Justice will also gain sole authority to review the competitive impact of communications transactions, previously shared with the Federal Communications Commission and state entities.
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. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Is this summary verified?

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

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