Entities	U.S. Chamber of Commerce (16)
Topics and Issues	Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (2)

In July 2022, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the FTC for its lack of transparency and accountability.

The Chamber issued a summary of its litigation:

Why it matters: By unlawfully withholding public records the FTC has created a “black-box environment” that increases uncertainty for businesses. This holds back new investment and diminishes our economy’s growth potential.

Examples of the FTC’s overreach and lack of transparency:

• • Potentially coordinating with foreign governments to block mergers that U.S. law may not prohibit.
  • Circumventing civil service laws.
  • Using “zombie votes” cast by departed commissioners.
  • Shifting power from career administrative law judges and others to the hands of political appointees.

 Big picture: The FTC’s actions are part of a disturbing trend that has accelerated and expanded across federal agencies to supplant our free enterprise system with a government-knows-best approach.

The Chamber is fighting this on multiple fronts and spotlighting abuses of power. So far, we have filed dozens of requests with the FTC under the Freedom of Information Act to ensure American businesses and citizens are not kept in the dark about how our government operates.

Documents

• 2022 07 15 – U.S. Chamber Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief 
• 2022 07 15 – Exhibit A
• 2022 07 15 – Exhibit B
• 2022 07 15 – Exhibit C
• 2022 07 15 – Exhibit D