United States House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government

FTC Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.
  • The testimony notes that the FTC is charged with tackling unfair or deceptive practices and rooting out unfair methods of competition that can crush entrepreneurs and stifle innovation.
  • The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers.
  • For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.

FTC Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.
  • The testimony notes that the FTC is charged with tackling unfair or deceptive practices and rooting out unfair methods of competition that can crush entrepreneurs and stifle innovation.
  • The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers.
  • For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.

FTC Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss its FY 2024 budget request and the agency’s ongoing work to ensure open, competitive, and fair markets on behalf of consumers, workers, and honest businesses.
  • The testimony notes that the FTC is charged with tackling unfair or deceptive practices and rooting out unfair methods of competition that can crush entrepreneurs and stifle innovation.
  • The Federal Trade Commission works to promote competition, and protect and educate consumers.
  • For the latest news and resources, follow the FTC on social media, subscribe to press releases and read our blog.

Montgomery County, Maryland Issues Proclamation Congratulating and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 25, 2022, the County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland issued a proclamation recognizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on its upcoming 50th anniversary.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 25, 2022, the County Council of Montgomery County, Maryland issued a proclamation recognizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on its upcoming 50th anniversary.
  • On October 27, 1972, the Consumer Product Safety Act was enacted into law and signed by President Richard M. Nixon.
  • "We take pride in calling Montgomery County our home base and look forward to being here for the next half-century."
  • "For half a century, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has provided a bulwark against hazardous products and corporate malfeasance that keeps the American people safe.

EQS-News: Helping Keep Elections Safe - This Company Is Working To Limit Security Risks Highlighted In Previous Elections

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Elections are considered the basis for democratic legitimacy, central to maintaining free and fair societies in countries across the world.

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  • Elections are considered the basis for democratic legitimacy, central to maintaining free and fair societies in countries across the world.
  • Appropriate election security to ensure that the processes involved are fair, resilient, and safe, is of paramount importance in maintaining public trust in the democratic function.
  • Election security covers all elements of election infrastructure including election officials, volunteers, state and local government bodies, voting equipment, vendors, and technology.
  • The 2016 and 2020 presidential elections in the U.S. saw many instances of cyber-attacks and suspected breaches.

4DMedical Lauds U.S. House of Representatives for Including Burn Pit Population Surveillance in FY 2023 Appropriations

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Friday, July 22, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DMedical, the leading developer of functional imaging software for respiratory illness, today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for including language calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate "emerging technology using existing x-ray imaging equipment to derive four-dimensional models of lung function" as part of the fiscal year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.

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  • 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023.
  • "Four-dimensional scanning is one of those 'emerging technologies' available right now to help veterans suffering from respiratory illness," says Dr. Andreas Fouras, CEO of 4DMedical.
  • The use of new, effective screening technologies addressed in the appropriations bill will help serve the veterans population covered under the PACT Act.
  • 4DMedical technology is providing clinicians with greater insights into lung function and the impact of diseases and treatment interventions.

Beer Institute Names Representative Sanford Bishop as 2022 Beer Champion

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Thursday, July 21, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) as one of its 2022 Beer Champions.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Beer Institute announced U.S. Representative Sanford Bishop (D-GA) as one of its 2022 Beer Champions.
  • The U.S. beer industry contributes $350 billion to the economy and creates more than 2 million jobs.
  • "I am honored to have been chosen as one of the Beer Institute's Beer Champions for 2022.
  • The United States beer industry generates $331 billion for the U.S. economy and supports two million jobs, said Rep. Bishop.

U.S. House Committee Takes Key Steps to Reform Federal Wild Horse and Burro Program

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

"Congress has sent a clear message that the status quo must change a robust fertility control vaccine program is a humane, cost-effective option to manage healthy wild horse populations."

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  • "Congress has sent a clear message that the status quo must change a robust fertility control vaccine program is a humane, cost-effective option to manage healthy wild horse populations."
  • "I worked with the American Wild Horse Campaign to include funding for administering and researching wild horse fertility control in the House FY2023 appropriations package," said Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01).
  • "This is a step in the right direction towards a more humane program for controlling wild horse and burro populations.
  • The FY23 Committee report further called for BLM to pursue partnerships with veterans and wild horse organizations to aid in this effort.

FGA Applauds Republican Leaders for Inquiring About President Biden's Move to Take Over Federal Elections

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Monday, April 4, 2022

NAPLES, Fla., April 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week, nine Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives sitting on seven different committees sent a letter to the Biden administration raising concerns about the Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting (E.O. 14019), questioning its constitutionality and statutory authority.

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  • Additionally, the letter rightly scrutinizes the Biden administration's latest voter registration scheme within the food stamp program.
  • "This letter publicly calls out what is frighteningly obviousthat under the guise of 'access' the Biden administration has attempted to federalize elections," said Tarren Bragdon, president and CEO of the Foundation for Government Accountability (FGA).
  • (R-MD), and Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Republican Leader Steve Womack (R-AR).
  • Continued oversight of this blatant administrative overreach must remain a top priority for congressional leaders.

CONFRONTING YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY CRISIS, CCU FLORIDA'S "321 FINANCIAL LIFTOFF!" EDUCATIONAL SERIES DEBUTS MARCH 21 AT ROCKLEDGE HIGH SCHOOL WITH 400 STUDENTS

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

ROCKLEDGE, Fla., March 15, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Tackling today's serious youth financial literacy crisis, Community Credit Union Florida (CCU Florida), a member-owned, not for profit, financial cooperative on Florida's east coast, today debuts its "321 Financial Liftoff!" educational series at Rockledge High School with 400 high school juniors. This program provides the tools necessary to pave a path towards a successful financial future as younger customers begin their independent financial journey. The event features an interactive panel discussion with CCU Florida financial experts, as well as young athletes and influencers connected to the Space Coast community. 

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  • educational series at Rockledge High School with 400 high school juniors.
  • The event features an interactive panel discussion with CCU Florida financial experts, as well as young athletes and influencers connected to the Space Coast community.
  • "We are very grateful to CCU Florida for launching this incredibly important series in partnership with Rockledge High School," said Noelle Nickerson, testing and business partner coordinator.
  • "We feel strongly about educating students on financial literacy and admire CCU Florida for taking on this initiative.