110 HR 6044 IH: To authorize appropriations for the Federal Trade U.S. House of Representatives 2008-05-13 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6044 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2008 Mr. Towns (for himself and Mr. Whitfield of Kentucky) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To authorize appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission for certain international technical assistance activities.

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Authorization of Appropriations for the FTC

Section 25 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 57c) is amended— (1)by striking There and inserting (1) There; and (2)by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (1)

Authorization for international technical assistance

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009 through 2015 to continue to enhance its provision of international technical assistance with respect to foreign consumer protection and competition regimes, including— (A)expenses for consultations and meetings hosted by the Commission with foreign government agency officials and appropriate representatives and staff to exchange views concerning developments relating to the Commission’s mission, development and implementation of cooperation agreements, and provision of technical assistance for the development of foreign consumer protection or competition regimes; and (B)necessary administrative and logistical expenses for such consultations and meetings including, meals, travel, transportation, and related lodging or subsistence. .