To provide incentives for and protect whistleblowers under the authority of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10792 is a proposed law aimed at offering incentives to and safeguarding individuals who report violations or misconduct related to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) authority. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to encourage and protect these whistleblowers.
At this time, the specific details of how H.R. 10792 would implement these incentives or protections are not publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Once the bill's text is released, it will clarify which individuals or entities are directly affected and the mechanisms through which the FTC would operate under this new legislation.
As H.R. 10792 has just been introduced in the House of Representatives, it is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. It will now move to committees for review and potential amendments. If it passes the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 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. 10792 do?
- H.R. 10792 is a proposed law aimed at offering incentives to and safeguarding individuals who report violations or misconduct related to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) authority. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to encourage and protect these whistleblowers. At this time, the specific details of how H.R. 10792 would implement these incentives or protections are not publicly available, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Once the bill's text is released, it will clarify which individuals or entities are directly affected and the mechanisms through which the FTC would operate under this new legislation. As H.R. 10792 has just been introduced in the House of Representatives, it is in the earliest stage of the legislative process. It will now move to committees for review and potential amendments. If it passes the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10792 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10792 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10792?
- H.R. 10792 was sponsored by Rep. Janice “Jan” Schakowsky [D-IL9] (Democrat-IL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10792?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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