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RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 39· House(119-HJRES-39)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission relating to "Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements".

Rep. Fitzgerald
Age: 63 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
2/11/2025
Last activity
2/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Scott Fitzgerald
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 0
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Federal Trade Commission. The rule in question relates to "Premerger Notification; Reporting and Waiting Period Requirements." If passed, this resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. It was introduced by Mr. Fitzgerald alongside Mr. Gooden and Mr. Cline.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    The resolution benefits business owners by removing specific FTC premerger notification and reporting requirements.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    By blocking a federal agency rule, the resolution limits the expansion of federal regulatory authority.

The opposite

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-3

    The resolution nullifies an FTC rule intended to regulate premerger notifications, which may reduce oversight of corporate consolidations and their impact on consumers.

  • Would union members be better off under this?-2

    Reducing premerger notification requirements may lead to easier corporate consolidations that can impact labor market competition.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-1

    The resolution limits the transparency required by the FTC regarding premerger reporting and waiting periods.