Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
What this bill does
This bill, the Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act, would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to require a specific number of commissioners to be present for certain actions. Specifically, it mandates that at least three Federal Trade Commissioners must be present to take action on matters like initiating, advancing, or completing rulemaking proceedings, or adopting, amending, or rescinding policy statements, interpretive rules, industry guides, or enforcement policies.
This change would affect how the Federal Trade Commission conducts its business regarding rulemakings and policy decisions. The requirement for a quorum of three commissioners would apply to any formal action that establishes, revises, or rescinds generally applicable policy, guidance, or interpretations for laws enforced by the Commission. The bill's amendment would become effective on January 20, 2029.
S. 5153 was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2026, by Senator John Curtis. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
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Timeline
28 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Common questions
- What does S. 5153 do?
- This bill, the Federal Trade Commission Governance Reform Act, would amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to require a specific number of commissioners to be present for certain actions. Specifically, it mandates that at least three Federal Trade Commissioners must be present to take action on matters like initiating, advancing, or completing rulemaking proceedings, or adopting, amending, or rescinding policy statements, interpretive rules, industry guides, or enforcement policies. This change would affect how the Federal Trade Commission conducts its business regarding rulemakings and policy decisions. The requirement for a quorum of three commissioners would apply to any formal action that establishes, revises, or rescinds generally applicable policy, guidance, or interpretations for laws enforced by the Commission. The bill's amendment would become effective on January 20, 2029. S. 5153 was introduced in the Senate on July 28, 2026, by Senator John Curtis. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. No further action has been taken on the bill since its introduction.
- Has S. 5153 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5153. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5153?
- S. 5153 was sponsored by Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] (R-UT), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5153?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (28 Jul 2026).
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