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Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction to enhance consumer welfare and protect competition in broad sectors of the economy. The Commission enforces the laws that prohibit business practices that are anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair to consumers; promotes informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and seeks to accomplish its mission without impeding legitimate business activity. The Federal Trade Commission was established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41-58). The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 7 years. Not more than three of the Commissioners may be members of the same political party. One Commissioner is designated by the President as Chairman of the Commission and is responsible for its administrative management.
Recent Regulations
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FTC
Recent Regulations
View all →RuleSignificantFeb 12, 2026
Revision of the Negative Option Rule, Withdrawal of the CARS Rule, Removal of the Non-Compete Rule To Conform These Rules to Federal Court Decisions
ProposedJan 23, 2026
Petition for Rulemaking of Andrew Gonzalez
ProposedDec 3, 2025
Petition for Rulemaking of Consumer Federation of America and the American Economic Liberties Project
RuleSep 5, 2025
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Correction
RuleAug 27, 2025
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees
ProposedJun 18, 2025
Petition for Rulemaking of Alliance for Natural Health USA; Xlear, Inc.; and Better Way Health
RuleApr 22, 2025
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
ProposedJan 31, 2025
Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Rules of Practice)
ProposedJan 29, 2025
Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Impersonation Rule)
ProposedJan 21, 2025
Petition for Rulemaking of Central Office of Reform and Efficiency (Negative Option Rule)
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The Federal Trade Commission has jurisdiction to enhance consumer welfare and protect competition in broad sectors of the economy. The Commission enforces the laws that prohibit business practices that are anticompetitive, deceptive, or unfair to consumers; promotes informed consumer choice and public understanding of the competitive process; and seeks to accomplish its mission without impeding legitimate business activity. The Federal Trade Commission was established in 1914 by the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 41-58). The Commission is composed of five members appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate, for a term of 7 years. Not more than three of the Commissioners may be members of the same political party. One Commissioner is designated by the President as Chairman of the Commission and is responsible for its administrative management.