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FTC Autonomy Act

USA118th CongressHR-4266| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2023
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
FTC Autonomy Act This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to independently bring civil actions to recover penalties for violations of final orders issued by the commission. Under current law, the FTC is required to initially refer these actions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and may only proceed with such an action if DOJ fails to act.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4488
FTC Autonomy Act
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4488
    FTC Autonomy Act
  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Commerce

Civil actions and liabilityFederal Trade Commission (FTC)

FTC Autonomy Act

USA118th CongressHR-4266| House 
| Updated: 6/23/2023
FTC Autonomy Act This bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to independently bring civil actions to recover penalties for violations of final orders issued by the commission. Under current law, the FTC is required to initially refer these actions to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and may only proceed with such an action if DOJ fails to act.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4488
FTC Autonomy Act
Jun 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 21, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 23, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4488
    FTC Autonomy Act
  • June 21, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 21, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 23, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFederal Trade Commission (FTC)