Sec. 7404. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FUNDING FOR COVID-19 RELATED WORK
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## SEC. 7404 FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION FUNDING FOR COVID-19 RELATED WORK ###
(a)Appropriation In addition to amounts otherwise available, there is appropriated to the Federal Trade Commission for fiscal year 2021, $30,400,000, to remain available until September 30, 2026, for the purposes described in subsection (b). ###
(b)Purposes From the amount appropriated under subsection (a), the Federal Trade Commission shall use— ####
(1)$4,400,000 to process and monitor consumer complaints received into the Consumer Sentinel Network, including increased complaints received regarding unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to COVID-19; ####
(2)$2,000,000 for consumer-related education, including in connection with unfair or deceptive acts or practices related to COVID-19; and ####
(3)$24,000,000 to fund full-time employees of the Federal Trade Commission to address unfair or deceptive acts or practices, including those related to COVID-19. ## Subtitle E Science and Technology