To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to provide the Commission with notice and comment rulemaking authority respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices and to provide for civil penalties for violations of such Act respecting unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and for other purposes.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Introduced
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10540 do?
- This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 24, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
- Has H.R. 10540 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Sep 2026, H.R. 10540 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10540?
- H.R. 10540 was sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor [D-FL14] (Democrat-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10540?
- Introduced (24 Sep 2026).
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