House Republicans Challenge Khan FTC on Proposed Non-Compete Ban
- Judiciary panel demands FTC produce documents on rulemaking
- FTC proposal would bar nearly all non-competes nationwide
Lina Khan
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House Republicans accused the Federal Trade Commission of engaging in a “power grab” by proposing to ban non-compete agreements nationwide and demanded the agency turn over documents.
In a letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan and her fellow commissioners, Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and three others said the proposed non-compete rule exceeds the agency’s authority and would negatively impact the US economy. The missive represents the opening salvo from the newly Republican-helmed Judiciary panel, which signaled last year that it planned to scrutinize Khan once it gained control of the House.