Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act
Sponsored By: Senator Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
Introduced
Summary
Minimum three-member quorum for FTC policy actions. This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to have at least 3 Commissioners before initiating, advancing, rescinding, or completing any rulemaking proceeding or before adopting, amending, or rescinding policy statements, interpretive rules, industry guides, or enforcement policy statements.
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- FTC commissioners: The Commission could not take the listed policy or rulemaking actions without a quorum of at least 3 Commissioners.
- Businesses and regulated entities: Rulemakings, guidance, and enforcement policy changes could be paused or slowed if the Commission has fewer than 3 Commissioners.
- Scope and timing: The quorum rule would apply regardless of the underlying statutory authority and would take effect on January 20, 2029.
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FTC needs three commissioners to act
This bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to have at least three Commissioners before taking major rule or policy actions. It would cover starting, advancing, rescinding, or finishing rulemaking under any statutory authority. It would also cover adopting, amending, or rescinding policy statements, interpretive rules, industry guides, and other formal guidance. The change would take effect on January 20, 2029.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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