Christine S. Wilson was sworn in today as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Donald J. Trump named Wilson to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2025. Wilson previously served at the FTC as Chairman Tim Muris’ Chief of Staff during the George W. Bush Administration, and as a law clerk in […]
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Phillips, Slaughter, and Chopra Sworn in as FTC Commissioners
Noah Joshua Phillips, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, and Rohit Chopra were sworn in today as FTC Commissioners. President Trump named Phillips, a Republican, to a term that expires September 25, 2023; Slaughter, a Democrat, to a term that expires September 25, 2022; and Chopra, a Democrat, to a term that expires September 25, 2019. Phillips, Slaughter, […]
Joseph Simons Sworn in as Chairman of the FTC
Joseph Simons was sworn in today as Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission. President Donald J. Trump named Simons, a Republican, to a term on the Commission that expires September 25, 2024, and designated him as Chairman. Simons was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 26, 2018. “It is a great honor to lead […]
Statement by Acting FTC Chairman Ohlhausen Regarding Senate Confirmation of Joseph Simons, who will become Chairman, and Four other Commissioner Nominees
Acting Federal Trade Commission Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Joseph Simons, who will become the new FTC Chairman, and of Noah Joshua Phillips, Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, Rohit Chopra and Christine Wilson to also become new FTC Commissioners. “I congratulate Joe, as well as Noah, Rebecca, and […]
FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny to Resign
Terrell McSweeny, who has served as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission since April 2014, has issued a statement announcing her resignation later this month. “Commissioner McSweeny has been a steadfast advocate for consumers and competition at the Federal Trade Commission,” Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen said. “Her expertise and enthusiasm have been […]