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Transfer of Antitrust Enforcement from FTC to Department of Justice

This act aims to streamline antitrust enforcement by transferring all related functions from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Department of Justice. This means a single agency will be responsible for ensuring fair market competition, which could impact prices and availability of products and services for consumers.
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 authority for reviewing the competitive impact of communications transactions, potentially speeding up mergers and acquisitions in the telecom sector.
The goal is to avoid wasted resources and uncertainty for businesses and consumers caused by overlapping jurisdictions of two agencies.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_633
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2021-03-09
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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_S_633.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-09.

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 authority for reviewing the competitive impact of communications transactions, potentially speeding up mergers and acquisitions in the telecom sector.
  • The goal is to avoid wasted resources and uncertainty for businesses and consumers caused by overlapping jurisdictions of two agencies.
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 Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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