Welcome to the Office of Congressional Relations
The Office of Congressional Relations works closely with members of Congress and their staffs. The Office informs Commissioners and 51±¾É«staff of Capitol Hill issues and policies, and helps provide information on legislation of interest to the Commission. It also coordinates the preparation of both Congressional testimony and responses to Congressional inquiries concerning 51±¾É«policies and programs.
Please send all letters and inquiries electronically to congressionalrelations@ftc.gov.
Our Staff
- Kim Vandecar, Acting Director/Senior Congressional Liaison Privacy and Data Security, Mergers, Tech Competition, Gas & Energy, Competition Issues
- Molly Crawford, Attorney Advertising and Disclosure Issues, Financial and Lending Issues, Privacy and Data Security, Mergers, Tech Competition, Right to Repair, Section 230, Servicemember and Veterans Issues
- Philip Runco, Congressional Liaison Appropriations, Made in USA & Labelling, Franchises, Environmental Marketing Claims, Do Not Call, Spam, SAFE WEB, Horse Racing, Funeral Rule, Pet Medications, Government-Wide Legislation, Building Issues, Name, Image, Likeness & Sports
- Derick Rill, Congressional Liaison Congressional Outreach (District Offices), Constituent Assistance
- Catherine Bowden, Congressional Liaison Congressional Outreach (D.C. Offices), Senior Fraud, Servicemember & Veterans Fraud, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Identity Theft, Advertising and Disclosure Issues, Right to Repair, Competition Issues, Constituent Assistance, General Inquiries
- Lizzie Brennan, Paralegal
Contact Us
Phone: 202-326-2195
Email: congressionalrelations@ftc.gov
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