Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act requires a quorum of at least three commissioners for certain policy actions.

The Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to mandate a quorum of at least three commissioners for actions that establish, revise, or rescind generally applicable policy, guidance, or interpretations concerning the administration or enforcement of laws enforced by the Commission. This includes initiating, advancing, rescinding, or completing any rulemaking proceeding, and adopting, amending, or rescinding any policy statement, interpretive rule, industry guide, or enforcement policy statement. The amendment takes effect on January 20, 2029.

Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act requires a quorum of at least three commissioners for certain policy actions.

The Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to mandate a quorum of at least three commissioners for actions that establish, revise, or rescind generally applicable policy, guidance, or interpretations concerning the administration or enforcement of laws enforced by the Commission. This includes initiating, advancing, rescinding, or completing any rulemaking proceeding, and adopting, amending, or rescinding any policy statement, interpretive rule, industry guide, or enforcement policy statement. The amendment takes effect on January 20, 2029.