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Transfer of Antitrust Enforcement from FTC to Attorney General

This act aims to streamline antitrust enforcement in the United States by transferring all related responsibilities from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Attorney General. This means a single entity will be responsible for ensuring fair market competition, potentially impacting product prices and availability for consumers. The change is intended to save taxpayer money and increase efficiency.
Key points
All antitrust actions, employees, assets, and funding from the FTC will be transferred to the Department of Justice, under the Attorney General's supervision.
The FTC will lose the ability to initiate new antitrust investigations and can only continue existing cases with the Attorney General's approval.
The Attorney General will gain sole authority over antitrust enforcement, including investigating companies and publishing reports on competition.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7737
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Process start date: 2024-03-20
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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 118_HR_7737.

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 2024-03-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All antitrust actions, employees, assets, and funding from the FTC will be transferred to the Department of Justice, under the Attorney General's supervision.
  • The FTC will lose the ability to initiate new antitrust investigations and can only continue existing cases with the Attorney General's approval.
  • The Attorney General will gain sole authority over antitrust enforcement, including investigating companies and publishing reports on competition.
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. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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