Janice Schakowsky

This bill will, for the first time, give taxpayers notice of price increases and bring basic transparency to the process.

So taxpayers absolutely deserve more transparency about why their drug prices are very high.

I just want to--I am surprised none of you mentioned that the FTC does do these scam workshops.

We have all seen how, for example, Facebook continues to rampantly abuse consumer privacy despite being under an order.

A hundred new attorneys focused on privacy and security would allow the FTC significantly to boost its enforcement activity.

Your response indicated that the Commission could hire 160 more staff with $50 million in additional funding.

Energy and Commerce Democrats feel we have an obligation to provide a solid piece of legislation that protects consumer privacy.

67 percent of American adults want the Government to act to protect them and to protect their privacy.

The FTC should be able to pursue multiple investigations both large and small.

I believe the reality is that a large fine in a single case does not meaningfully solve the problems that consumers face because of the FTC's lack of tools it needs to fulfill the mission to protect consumers in today's economy.

I believe that the public information known about this case underscores the need for comprehensive privacy legislation.

The FTC is an independent agency created by Congress to protect the American people.

I think there is good reason, including river contamination potentially, that we need to do more and that this is really long, long overdue.

That will not stand in this Congress.

In the 2018 election, the number one concern of Americans, the high cost of prescription drugs.

I hope we can be bold in our thinking about and begin with what does the Consumer Product Safety Commission really need to be effective.

I have a piece of legislation called the STURDY Act that I hope all of you will look at.

There are so many things that we can be doing to make the marketplace safer and this is the subcommittee that actually can do that.

Is the Consumer Product Safety Commission fulfilling its mission to protect consumers?

I also want to know about CPSC's efforts to ensure the safety of sleeping infants and how it is incorporating pediatricians' advice into its evaluation of inclined sleepers and crib bumpers.

The trend of favoring industry over consumers is troubling and I want to hear from the Commissioners and consumer advocates about the direction that the Commission is headed.

Inaction is simply not acceptable, but Acting Chairman Buerkle seems to be pushing just that after stating that one of her top priorities was, I quote, 'reducing regulatory burdens' and she voted against imposing safety standards for…

The fundamental question we must answer today is found in the hearing's title: is the Consumer Product Safety Commission fulfilling its mission to protect consumers?

I look forward to working with each of you on the important issues that the Commission deals with.

I commend Chairwoman Buerkle for making statements in support of increased resources for the Commission.