RECS Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 29, 2016)
Revealing Economic Conclusions for Suggestions Act or the RECS Act
This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to prohibit the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from submitting legislative or regulatory recommendations without an economic analysis by the FTC's Bureau of Economics sufficient to demonstrate that: (1) the FTC has identified a problem it determines should be addressed, including the rationale for the FTC's determination that private markets or public institutions could not adequately address the issue; and (2) the recommendation is based on a reasoned determination that its benefits outweigh its costs.
What just happenedMay 6, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 29, 2016
- May 6, 2016Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee - Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 29, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 29, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House