I 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3686 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 2009 Mr. Towns (for himself and Mr. Whitfield) 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 2010 through 2016 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. .