Congress·In Committee·S. 5153

Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act

FTC Governance: New Quorum Rules for Major Decisions

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was introduced late in the session and targets agency procedures, which often struggle to gain enough momentum to pass both chambers.

This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission to have at least three members present to make or change major rules. This includes starting new rules, changing policy statements, or issuing official guidance on how laws are enforced.
The goal is to prevent the agency from making big decisions if there are too many empty seats on the commission. It ensures that a group of leaders, rather than just one or two people, must agree on significant changes that affect businesses and consumers.
If passed, these new rules would not start right away. The bill sets the start date for January 20, 2029, which is the same day a new presidential term begins.

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Jul 28, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Jul 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act

Bill NumberS 5153

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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