§ 3053. Federal Trade Commission oversight

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 2020

   Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act of 2020

   Pub. L. 116–260 div. FF title XII § 1204 · 134 Stat. 1182

   Enacted · 15 U.S.C. § 3053

   Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title XII, § 1204, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3257

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title XII, § 1204, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3257

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   SEC. 1204. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION OVERSIGHT. (a) In General.— The Authority shall submit to the Commission, in accordance with such rules as the Commission may prescribe under section 553 of title 5, United States Code, any proposed rule, or proposed modification to a rule, of the Authority relating to— (1) the bylaws of the Authority; (2) a list of permitted and prohibited medications, substances, and methods, including allowable limits of permitted medications, substances, and methods; (3) laboratory standards for accreditation and protocols; (4) standards for racing surface quality maintenance; (5) racetrack safety standards and protocols; (6) a program for injury and fatality data analysis; (7) a program of research and education on safety, performance, and anti-doping and medication control; (8) a description of safety, performance, and anti-doping and medication control rule violations applicable to covered horses and covered persons; (9) a schedule of civil sanctions for violations; (10) a process or procedures for disciplinary hearings; and (11) a formula or methodology for determining assessments described in section 1203(f). (b) Publication and Comment.— (1) In general.— The Commission shall— (A) publish in the Federal Register each proposed rule or modification submitted under subsection (a); and (B) provide an opportunity for public comment. (2) Approval required.— A proposed rule, or a proposed modification to a rule, of the Authority shall not take effect unless the proposed rule or modification has been approved by the Commission. (c) Decision on Proposed Rule or Modification to a Rule.— (1) In general.— Not later than 60 days after the date on which a proposed rule or modification is published in the Federal Register, the Commission shall approve or disapprove the proposed rule or modification. (2) Conditions.— The Commission shall approve a proposed rule or modification if the Commission finds that the proposed rule or modification is consistent with— (A) this Act; and (B) applicable rules approved by the Commission. (3) Revision of proposed rule or modification.— (A) In general.— In the case of disapproval of a proposed rule or modification under this subsection, not later than 30 days after the issuance of the disapproval, the Commission shall make recommendations to the Authority to modify the proposed rule or modification. (B) Resubmission.— The Authority may resubmit for approval by the Commission a proposed rule or modification that incorporates the modifications recommended under subparagraph (A). (d) Proposed Standards and Procedures.— (1) In general.— The Authority shall submit to the Commission any proposed rule, standard, or procedure developed by the Authority to carry out the horseracing anti-doping and medication control program or the racetrack safety program. (2) Notice and comment.— The Commission shall publish in the Federal Register any such proposed rule, standard, or procedure and provide an opportunity for public comment. (e) Interim Final Rules.— The Commission may adopt an interim final rule, to take effect immediately, under conditions specified in section 553(b)(B) of title 5, United States Code, if the Commission finds that such a rule is necessary to protect— (1) the health and safety of covered horses; or (2) the integrity of covered horseraces and wagering on those horseraces.

2. 2022

   Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023

   Pub. L. 117–328 div. O title VII § 701 · 136 Stat. 4459

   Amended · 15 U.S.C. § 3053(e)

   Pub. L. 117–328 amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Commission may adopt an interim final rule, to take effect immediately, under conditions specified in section 553(b)(B) of title 5, if the Commission finds that such a rule is necessary to protect—

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–328 amended subsec. (e) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Commission may adopt an interim final rule, to take effect immediately, under conditions specified in section 553(b)(B) of title 5, if the Commission finds that such a rule is necessary to protect—

   “(1) the health and safety of covered horses; or “(2) the integrity of covered horseraces and wagering on those horseraces.”

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 701. The Secretary may use any appropriations made available to the Department of Agriculture in this Act to purchase new passenger motor vehicles, in addition to specific appropriations for this purpose, so long as the total number of vehicles purchased in fiscal year 2023 does not exceed the number of vehicles owned or leased in fiscal year 2018: Provided, Determination. That, prior to purchasing additional motor vehicles, the Secretary must determine that such vehicles are necessary for transportation safety, to reduce operational costs, and for the protection of life, property, and public safety: Provided further, Notification. Approval. Deadline. That the Secretary may not increase the Department of Agriculture’s fleet above the 2018 level unless the Secretary notifies in writing, and receives approval from, the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress within 30 days of the notification.

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