Allow the Federal Trade Commission's own attorneys to bring cases seeking civil penalties without first having to enlist the Department of Justice.

The FTC Autonomy Act would allow the FTC’s own attorneys to bring cases seeking civil penalties without first having to enlist the assistance of the Department of Justice. Removing this procedural barrier would allow the agency to pursue enforcement actions more efficiently and hold companies accountable.

Schakowsky introduced the FTC Autonomy Act to let FTC attorneys seek civil penalties without DOJ assistance, aiming to improve enforcement against companies that harm consumers.

Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections | Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
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Action Ms. Schakowsky (for herself and Ms. Castor of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned Bill Number H.R. 10701 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title FTC Autonomy Act Full Title To authorize the Federal Trade Commission to independently initiate civil actions to recover certain civil penalties, and for other purposes.

Schakowsky introduced the FTC Autonomy Act, a bill to authorize the FTC to independently initiate civil actions to recover certain civil penalties.

H.R. 10701 (IH) - FTC Autonomy Act - BILLS-119hr10701ih | Content Details | GovInfo
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