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Bipartisan Requirement for Federal Trade Commission Actions

This bill aims to change how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) operates. If, after a commissioner leaves, all remaining commissioners belong to the same political party, the Commission will be unable to act. This is intended to ensure that FTC decisions always result from bipartisan agreement, potentially affecting market regulation and consumer protection.
Key points
FTC operational limitation: The Commission cannot act if all remaining commissioners are from the same political party after a vacancy.
Impact on decisions: This change aims to enforce bipartisanship in decision-making, potentially slowing down or altering the direction of FTC actions regarding competition and consumer protection.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3692
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5]
Process start date: 2023-05-25