House Judiciary Committee Drops Proposal to Shift Antitrust Oversight from FTC to Justice Department

A legislative proposal to transfer the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust responsibilities to the U.S. Department of Justice has been removed from the House Judiciary Committee’s budget reconciliation bill. This move occurred on Wednesday amidst discussions regarding the restructuring of antitrust enforcement in the United States. The reconciliation bill, initially set to streamline antitrust functions, now continues without these changes, leaving the FTC’s jurisdiction unchanged. For more detailed coverage on this legislative update, [visit Law360](https://www.law360.com/articles/2331353/ftc-transfer-stripped-from-house-judiciary-reconciliation) to learn more.