Proposal:21st Century FTC Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 117th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 4447
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	117
Status	Archived — 117th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

21st Century FTC Act

This bill eliminates certain requirements with respect to the rulemaking authority of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Specifically, the FTC may promulgate a rule under the Administrative Procedure Act defining an unfair or deceptive trade practice without (1) publishing advance notice of the rulemaking, (2) finding a widespread pattern of an applicable unfair practice, or (3) providing the opportunity for an informal hearing. It also limits the opportunity for the FTC or a petitioner of a rule to make additional oral submissions and written presentations while a rule is under judicial review.

Further, a court may not set aside a rule promulgated through such notice and comment process on the basis that the FTC failed to complete a regulatory analysis.

Bill Title

21st Century FTC Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2021-07-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
• 2021-07-16: Introduced in House
• 2021-07-16: Introduced in House
• 2021-07-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.