In a recent hearing with the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, Jonathan Kanter, Assistant U.S. Attorney General and current chief of the Justice Department’s antitrust division, emphasized the critical shortage of resources his division currently faces. In his statement, he noted that his team operates with significantly less resources than previously, significantly hampering their ability to address key issues affecting Americans.
“It is essential that we have the resources necessary to keep pace with the issues that affect so many Americans,” Kanter stated during the hearing. Kanter warned of the potential harm resulting from anti-competitive conduct and unlawful market concentration if appropriate resources are not allocated to the antitrust division. “Without sufficient resources, we can’t adequately protect the American public,” he further explained.
Recognizing the necessity of equipping the antitrust division with appropriate personnel for protecting public interest, Kanter urged lawmakers to address this pressing concern. His appeal for resource investment reminds us of the fundamental role a well-resourced antitrust division plays in safeguarding fair competition and consumer protection.
Details of Kanter’s statements during the hearing can be found on National Law Journal.