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FTC Commissioners: No Service Beyond Term Expiration

This bill changes the rules for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Its main goal is to ensure that FTC commissioners cannot continue in office after their official term expires. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in the operations of this important institution, which protects consumers and promotes fair competition.
Key points
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners will no longer be able to serve after their term of office expires.
The change aims to ensure that new commissioners are appointed in a timely manner, which may affect the speed of decision-making by the FTC.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9048
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

FTC Commissioner Parity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9048.

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 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners will no longer be able to serve after their term of office expires.
  • The change aims to ensure that new commissioners are appointed in a timely manner, which may affect the speed of decision-making by the FTC.
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. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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