I think it is important that the Federal Trade Commission's authority be returned.

That is why I stress that the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act specifically provides section 13(b) authority for the FTC to recover for small businesses, not just for individuals.

It is no mystery that Latino, Black, and Asian-owned small businesses have been hit hardest by the COVID 0919 pandemic.

consumers who are harmed deserve fast, meaningful redress, and that means, at the very least, getting their money back.

Volkswagen sold vehicles that were rigged to pass emissions tests.

This is important to my constituents. I want to make sure we get this legislation passed to protect my constituents as soon as we can.

I believe that we will have a bill on President Biden’s desk. I feel about 80 percent sure that we will be able to do something.

Thank goodness we have a new administration with a Justice Department that has intervened so quickly. I think it’s incredible.

There has been a lot of consternation over the last couple of days over an interview that the House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy did with 'The New York Times'.

Vice Chair Cardenas' legislation is a necessary and urgent step that Congress must take to protect American consumers.

The FTC's ability to get monetary relief for victims is just as critical for small businesses as it is for individuals.

And the reason why I think 13(b) is so critical is because we are talking about protecting Americans across the board.

Let's enact real FTC reform that reflects a bipartisan legislative accomplishment for this committee.

Should companies be able to profit from lies and deception in the marketplace? The answer is as simple as the question: No.

The Consumer Protection and Recovery Act would do just that, and we urge you to act quickly to enact it into law.

Can we do that?

President Biden says let`s actually tax the appreciation and capital gains just like most people have to pay -- That raises $400 billion.

This is not some clever scheme to avoid taxes. This is flat-out cheating. People who don`t pay the taxes that they`re owed.