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WEBFederal Trade Commission Headquarters. Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Telephone: (202) 326-2222. Constitution Center. Federal Trade Commission 400 7th St., SW Washington, DC 20024 Telephone: (202) 326-2222. Note: Email is not secure.
About the FTC | Federal Trade Commission
WEBThe FTC is the only federal agency with both consumer protection and competition jurisdiction in broad sectors of the economy. The FTC pursues vigorous and effective law enforcement; advances consumers’ interests by sharing its expertise with federal and state legislatures and U.S. and international government agencies; develops policy and ...
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WEBThe Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition and protect and educate consumers. The FTC will never demand money, make threats, tell you to transfer money, or promise you a prize. Learn more about consumer topics at consumer.ftc.gov, or report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
Cases and Proceedings | Federal Trade Commission
WEB5 days ago · Cases and Proceedings. Adjudicative Proceedings. Kroger Company/Albertsons Companies, Inc., In the Matter of. The Federal Trade Commission sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.—alleging that the deal is …
Enforcement - Federal Trade Commission
WEBEnforcement. The FTC enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception and unfair business practices. The Commission also enforces federal antitrust laws that prohibit anticompetitive mergers and other business practices that could lead to higher prices, fewer choices, or less innovation. Whether combating telemarketing ...
FTC Releases Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen
WEBThe Federal Trade Commission today published an interim report on the prescription drug middleman industry that underscores the impact pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have on the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs. The interim staff report, which is part of an ongoing inquiry launched in 2022 by the FTC, details how ...
FTC Challenges Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons | Federal Trade ...
WEBThe Federal Trade Commission today sued to block the largest proposed supermarket merger in U.S. history—Kroger Company’s $24.6 billion acquisition of the Albertsons Companies, Inc.—alleging that the deal is anticompetitive. The FTC charges that the proposed deal will eliminate fierce competition between Kroger and Albertsons, leading …
Commissioners and Staff | Federal Trade Commission
WEBThe Commission is headed by five Commissioners, nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate, each serving a seven-year term. No more than three Commissioners can be of the same political party. The President chooses one Commissioner to act as Chair. FTC employees will never demand money, make threats, …
Freedom of Information Act | Federal Trade Commission
WEBFreedom of Information Act. The FOIA allows any person to make a request for Federal Trade Commission records so long as one of the nine FOIA exemptions do not apply to the record (s) or portions of the record (s). See 5 U.S.C. § 552. Consult Make a FOIA request for more information.