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FTC Autonomy Act: Independent Civil Penalty Enforcement

The Act authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to independently initiate certain actions to recover civil penalties for violations. It amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to allow the Commission to obtain civil penalties authorized under laws enforced by the Commission.
Key points
The bill is cited as the FTC Autonomy Act.
The FTC gains the authority to independently initiate litigation to recover civil penalties.
The legislation amends Sections 5(l) and 16(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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Print number: 117_HR_4488
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-07-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FTC Autonomy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4488.

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 2021-07-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill is cited as the FTC Autonomy Act.
  • The FTC gains the authority to independently initiate litigation to recover civil penalties.
  • The legislation amends Sections 5(l) and 16(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

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 2026-01-02.

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