Latta on Appointment of Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting Chairman of FTC

Latta on Appointment of Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting Chairman of FTC

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on Jan. 25, 2017. It is reproduced in full below.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump designated Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen as Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today.

“With a new president and administration in place, it’s time we shift focus and begin appointing the right leaders to direct our federal agencies. The FTC is an incredibly important entity - one that empowers consumers, encourages competition, and promotes innovative businesses here in the U.S.

“Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen has a long and distinguished history at this agency, and I am glad to see the change in leadership and subsequent change in direction at the FTC that will follow. I look forward to working with her during this period of transition as we protect consumers and work to eliminate unfair business practices."

Source: House Committee on Energy and Commerce