Bedoya Sworn in as 5th FTC Commissioner

FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in Monday for a term ending in September 2026, the agency announced. With Bedoya’s addition, Chair Lina Khan said she’s “confident we can vigorously advance our mission and fully serve the American people.” Commissioner Christine Wilson tweeted she looks forward to working with Bedoya "to promote competition and protect consumers." Khan will testify Wednesday at a House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing, and the FTC scheduled a meeting for Thursday (see 2205130058).