Janice Schakowsky actually said...

"This agency works, and this subcommittee should be working to strengthen the FTC, not disrupt it."

"Some have suggested narrowing the bill to only youth sporting equipment, but I am concerned that the bill would no longer cover sporting equipment used by all young athletes."

"Much of the discussion from the majority in today's hearing is about how the FTC is holding back innovation by overreaching on its enforcement."

"I think that it would be a very severe consequence that would penalize consumers if the measure that you note were to pass."