Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson testified before the House Appropriations Committee and the House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee on May 15, 2025, addressing the agency's budget and oversight. During the hearings, Ferguson discussed the FTC's role in maintaining a fair marketplace for consumers while promoting economic growth. Lawmakers questioned him on the agency's plans to manage its workforce size, restore fiscal health, and reduce regulations perceived as stifling competition. The hearings are part of ongoing Congressional oversight of the FTC's agenda under the Trump administration.
At today’s @HouseAppropsGOP Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee oversight hearing, I asked @FTC Chairman @AFergusonFTC how the agency plans to rein in its bloated workforce, restore fiscal health, and eliminate harmful regulations that stifle competition and https://t.co/cTSN21EvQr
The Federal Trade Commission plays a critical role in maintaining a fair marketplace for consumers while fostering economic growth. I had a chance to question @FTC Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, on how the Commission’s approach will continue to evolve. https://t.co/7SEBMSHweQ
FTC Chairman testifies before House Appropriations Committee on agency’s budget: https://t.co/8A085Z7iqR /1