Treasury Department

Conservative Groups Push for 35% Boost in FTC Funding

The advocacy group leaders highlighted major settlements and accomplishments as reasons for expanding budget.

Kelcie Lee

Mar 16, 2026 — 1 min read

Photo of The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington on Dec. 8, 2024 by Jose Luis Magana/AP.

WASHINGTON, March 16, 2026 – Prominent conservative leaders want a big budget increase for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) led by Chairman Andrew Ferguson.

In a letter sent to the House and Senate leaders for the appropriations committee on Friday, ten political advocacy group leaders applauded the FTC’s accomplishments and urged for an appropriation to the FTC of $575 million for fiscal year 2027, a 35% increase over current levels.

“While conservatives rarely advocate for larger budgets for government agencies, we believe the Federal Trade Commission qualifies as a notable exception because of its ability to yield an exceptional return on investment,” the letter said.

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