21st Century FTC Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
What this bill does
H.R. 10540, the "21st Century FTC Act," would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act. Specifically, it aims to give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to create rules through a process that includes public input, known as notice and comment rulemaking. These rules would address unfair or deceptive acts and practices. The bill also proposes to allow for civil penalties for violations of the Act concerning these practices.
This legislation would affect businesses and consumers by potentially changing how the FTC regulates unfair or deceptive business practices and by introducing civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step would be for the committee to review, potentially amend, and then decide whether to advance the bill for a vote in the House.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10540 do?
- H.R. 10540, the "21st Century FTC Act," would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act. Specifically, it aims to give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the authority to create rules through a process that includes public input, known as notice and comment rulemaking. These rules would address unfair or deceptive acts and practices. The bill also proposes to allow for civil penalties for violations of the Act concerning these practices. This legislation would affect businesses and consumers by potentially changing how the FTC regulates unfair or deceptive business practices and by introducing civil penalties for non-compliance. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Its next step would be for the committee to review, potentially amend, and then decide whether to advance the bill for a vote in the House.
- Has H.R. 10540 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10540. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10540?
- H.R. 10540 was sponsored by Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14] (D-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10540?
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (24 Sep 2026).
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