The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) will virtually cohost the first public meeting of the Strike Force on Unfair and Illegal Pricing to discuss enforcement actions aimed at lowering prices for Americans. The event is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM.

This online event is free and does not require registration. A link to view the webcast will be posted on www.ftc.gov on the day of the event as well as on the event page.

Speakers at the meeting include FTC Chair Lina M. Khan, Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer, Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Jonathan S. Kanter, and Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division Brian M. Boynton. Senior officials from other agencies are also expected to provide remarks.

The discussion can be followed on social media using the hashtag #PricingStrikeForce.

The FTC aims to promote competition and protect consumers by educating them about various topics related to consumer rights and reporting mechanisms for scams, fraud, and bad business practices. More information can be found at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Updates from the FTC are available through their social media channels, blogs, and press releases.