H.R. 10540

Lets trade agency write rules and fine deceptive practices

Gives the Federal Trade Commission power to write rules against unfair or deceptive business practices, and to fine companies that break them.

  • The agency could make rules on unfair or deceptive business practices
  • New rules would go through a public notice and comment process
  • Companies that violate those rules could face civil money penalties

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