Cathy McMorris Rodgers - Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
Cathy McMorris Rodgers - Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee | Official U.S. House headshot
House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have announced a hearing titled “Federal Trade Commission Practices: A Discussion on Past Versus Present.”
“The Federal Trade Commission has a long, bipartisan history of protecting consumers, without unduly burdening legitimate business activity. Unfortunately, in recent years, we have seen the Commission take a different approach when it comes to its historical norms. Such a shift raises questions on its preparation for rulemakings, its retention of staff, and the long-term impact on its effectiveness in sustaining court challenges,” said Chairs Rodgers and Bilirakis. “We look forward to a conversation with experts on how the FTC’s departure from its traditional standards is affecting Americans in their daily lives, consumer safety, and American businesses across the country.”
The Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce will hold the hearing to discuss changes in norms and practices at the Federal Trade Commission.
WHAT: Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce hearing to discuss changes in norms and practices at the Federal Trade Commission.
DATE: Thursday, September 19, 2024
TIME: 10:30 AM ET
LOCATION: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building
This notice is issued under the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live-streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. For any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Alex Khlopin at Alex.Khlopin@mail.house.gov. For press-related inquiries, please contact Kate Roberts at kate.arey@mail.house.gov.
Main: (202) 225-3641
Press: (202) 226-4972
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