CASTOR, SCHAKOWSKY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE FTC AND STRENGTHEN CONSUMER PROTECTIONS

Washington, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor issued the following press release:

Castor, Schakowsky Introduce Legislation to Modernize FTC and Strengthen Consumer Protections WASHINGTON - As new technologies, business practices, and online marketplaces create new ways for companies to take advantage of consumers, U.S. Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) are introducing legislation to ensure the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has the tools and independence it needs to protect consumers in the modern economy. The 21st Century FTC Act, introduced by Rep. Castor, and the FTC Autonomy Act, introduced by Rep. Schakowsky, would strengthen the FTC's ability to respond to unfair and deceptive practices and hold companies acco...