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One Agency Act

USA119th CongressS-1059| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "One Agency Act" proposes a significant restructuring of federal antitrust enforcement by transferring all such responsibilities from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Congress finds that the current overlapping jurisdiction between these two agencies leads to wasted taxpayer resources, hampers enforcement efforts, and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Therefore, the bill asserts that the DOJ is better suited to be the single primary federal entity for enforcing antitrust laws. Under this legislation, all FTC antitrust actions , including investigations, litigation, and administrative proceedings, along with relevant employees, assets, and funding, would be transferred to the Attorney General. The Attorney General is tasked with managing this transition, which can last up to one year with a possible extension, and is authorized to restructure the DOJ's Antitrust Division to efficiently carry out these new responsibilities. During the transition, the FTC would be prohibited from initiating new antitrust investigations or actions, though existing matters could continue under DOJ oversight. The bill mandates extensive technical and conforming amendments to various federal statutes, including the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, to reflect the DOJ's exclusive authority in antitrust matters. Requirements for agencies to consult with or notify the FTC on antitrust issues would be redirected to the Attorney General. The effective date for these changes is set for the start of the first fiscal year at least 90 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4918
One Agency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-633
One Agency Act
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-384
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4918
    One Agency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-633
    One Agency Act


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-384
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-384: One Agency Act

One Agency Act

USA119th CongressS-1059| Senate 
| Updated: 3/13/2025
The "One Agency Act" proposes a significant restructuring of federal antitrust enforcement by transferring all such responsibilities from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Congress finds that the current overlapping jurisdiction between these two agencies leads to wasted taxpayer resources, hampers enforcement efforts, and creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Therefore, the bill asserts that the DOJ is better suited to be the single primary federal entity for enforcing antitrust laws. Under this legislation, all FTC antitrust actions , including investigations, litigation, and administrative proceedings, along with relevant employees, assets, and funding, would be transferred to the Attorney General. The Attorney General is tasked with managing this transition, which can last up to one year with a possible extension, and is authorized to restructure the DOJ's Antitrust Division to efficiently carry out these new responsibilities. During the transition, the FTC would be prohibited from initiating new antitrust investigations or actions, though existing matters could continue under DOJ oversight. The bill mandates extensive technical and conforming amendments to various federal statutes, including the Clayton Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act, to reflect the DOJ's exclusive authority in antitrust matters. Requirements for agencies to consult with or notify the FTC on antitrust issues would be redirected to the Attorney General. The effective date for these changes is set for the start of the first fiscal year at least 90 days after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4918
One Agency Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-633
One Agency Act
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-384
Introduced in House
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4918
    One Agency Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-633
    One Agency Act


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-384
    Introduced in House


  • March 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 13, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Commerce

Related Bills

  • HR 119-384: One Agency Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted