WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit against the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) final Negative Option Rule.
The lawsuit challenges the FTC for exceeding its statutory authority, acting arbitrarily and capriciously in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act, and infringing on free speech protections guaranteed under the First Amendment.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley issued the following statement.
“The FTC’s expansive subscription rule is the latest abuse of power by a Commission determined to micromanage the economy and undermine American free enterprise. This rule raises significant legal and procedural concerns that will have real and profound consequences on American consumers and businesses.
“This rule will deter businesses from providing sensible, consumer-friendly subscriptions—leaving Americans with fewer options, higher prices, and more hoops to jump through.
“We remain committed to holding the FTC—and all agencies—accountable to the rule of law.”
