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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices. They also provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid scams and fraud.

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Official name: Federal Trade Commission
Display name: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Short name: FTC
Branch: Executive
Agency type: commission
Phone: 1-202-326-2222
Main address: 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15615

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements contained in the FTC's Consumer Product Warranty Rule (Warranty Rule or Rule). The current clearance expires on April 30, 2026.

Comment by April 29, 2026

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600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20580

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15617

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) requests that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) extend for three years the current Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) clearance for information collection requirements of its Affiliate Marketing Rule, which applies to certain motor vehicle dealers, and its shared enforcement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) of the provisions (subpart C) of the CFPB's Regulation V regarding other entities (CFPB Rule). The current clearance expires on April 30, 2026.

Comment by April 29, 2026

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Notice

Published March 30, 2026

91 FR 15616

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is seeking public comment on its proposal to extend for an additional three years the information collection requirements contained in the agency's Rule Governing Pre-Sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms. The current clearance expires on July 31, 2026.

Comment by May 29, 2026

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Proposal

Published March 13, 2026

91 FR 12318

Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans

The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC" or "Commission") seeks public comment on the need for amendments to the Commission's "Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans" (i.e., "Negative Option Rule" or "Rule") to help consumers avoid recurring payments for products and services they did not intend to order and to allow them to cancel such payments without unwarranted obstacles.

Comment by April 13, 2026

CFR Title 16, Part 425

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Proposal

Published March 13, 2026

91 FR 12325

Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices

The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to advertised rent and other fees and charges in the rental housing industry. To assist the Commission in determining the existence and prevalence of any such potentially unfair or deceptive practices and exploring ways to address them, the Commission is soliciting written comment, including data and argument, concerning such fees and charges throughout a lease lifecycle, from application to move out. The Commission is soliciting such public comment to determine the need for a rule to prevent persons, entities, and organizations from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices in connection with rental housing fees and charges, such as advertising rent that fails to include all mandatory fees or charges, imposing fees and charges without express informed consent, and misleading consumers about the nature and purpose of fees or charges.

Comment by April 13, 2026

CFR Title 16

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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

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Known names and aliases

Recent rules and notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

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Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Extension

Rule Concerning the Use of Prenotification Negative Option Plans

Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices

Sunshine Act Meeting Notice