Federal Trade Commission
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is an independent agency of the United States government. They focus on the enforcement of civil (non-criminal) U.S. antitrust law and the promotion of consumer protection.
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| Formed | September 26, 1914 |
| Preceding agency | Bureau of Corporations |
| Jurisdiction | United States |
| Headquarters | Federal Trade Commission Building Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 1,131 (December 2011)[1] |
| Annual budget | $311 million (FY 2019)[2] |
| Agency executive | Lina Khan, Chairwoman |
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The Commission is headed by five Commissioners, each serving a seven-year term. Commissioners are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. No more than three Commissioners can be of the same political party.
The President chooses one Commissioner to act as Chairman.[5]
Federal Trade Commission Media
Lina Khan, FTC Chair (cropped)
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Alvaro Bedoya, FTC Commissioner (cropped)
How to File a Complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, from the FTC
Apex Building, built in 1938 (FTC headquarters) in Washington, DC
Endorsement Guides from the FTC
Federal Trade Commission entrance doorway in Washington, DC
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References
- ↑ "Office of Personnel Management". opm.gov. Retrieved March 5, 2013.
- ↑ https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/reports/agency-financial-report-fy2019/ftc_agency_financial_report_fy2019.pdf
- ↑ [1] Archived August 20, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Federal Trade Commission: A History". Ftc.gov. January 18, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
- ↑ "Commissioners". Federal Trade Commission. 7 June 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-01-30.
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