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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

A U.S. government agency that protects consumers from unfair business practices and monopolistic behavior.

Unfair or deceptive acts or practices

Business behaviors that mislead consumers, cause them harm, or are otherwise unethical or unlawful in trade and commerce.

Promulgate regulations

To formally create, publish, and put new rules or laws into effect.

Semiautomatic assault weapons

A type of firearm that fires one shot with each pull of the trigger and automatically reloads, often designed with features similar to military-style weapons.

Enactment

The process of a bill becoming law after passing through both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President.

Section 6(b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act

A part of existing law that gives the FTC authority to conduct studies and investigations into how businesses operate.