Leader Rodgers Issues Statement on Lina Khan’s Appointment to Lead the FTC

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Leader Rodgers Issues Statement on Lina Khan’s Appointment to Lead the FTC

The following press release was published by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 16, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers issued the following statement on Commissioner Lina Khan’s appointment to lead the Federal Trade Commission.

“Congratulations to Chair Lina Khan for her recent appointment to lead the Federal Trade Commission. Ensuring the personal data and information of Americans is safe and that we lead in developing data protection standards is a top legislative priority for Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans. I look forward to a positive working relationship as we continue our work to hold Big Tech accountable, protect Americans from scammers and fraudsters, develop effective, bipartisan FTC reforms, and establish a national privacy standard."

Source: House Committee on Energy and Commerce