Consumer Protection
Committee activity related to protecting consumers from scams, deceptive marketing, and dangerous consumer products; vehicle safety; privacy of personal and financial data; and Internet gaming.
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Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after President Biden announced that newly confirmed Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Lina Khan will serve as Chair of the agency:
“I congratulate Chair Khan on her appointment to lead the FTC during this pivotal time for both consumer protection and anti-trust. I look forward to working together to put consumers first.
The Committee on Energy and Commerce met in open markup session on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 11 a.m. via Cisco Webex.
Key Documents
Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Full Committee
Opening Statement from Chairman Pallone as prepared for delivery
The Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce of the Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. via Cisco Webex. The hearing is entitled, "The Fiscal Year 2022 Department of Commerce Budget."
Key Documents
Memorandum from Chairman Pallone to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce