Headline:
FTC Issues Report to Congress on Adoption Practices
Summary:
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What the record says:
The source headline is: FTC Issues Report to Congress on Adoption Practices. The source summary says: The Federal Trade Commission issued a report to Congress detailing the agency’s efforts to protect consumers interested in private adoption. Families often turn to third-party intermediaries that facilitate an adoption in return for a fee that can amount to tens of thousands of dollars. “The Trump-Vance FTC is focused on promoting the flourishing of families in order to ensure a vibrant and healthy society,” the report stated. “As part of that mission, the FTC is committed to ensuring that families are protected from unlawful practices when they seek to grow their families through adoption.”As part of the fiscal year 2026 funding bill, Congress directed the Commission to continue monitoring for unfair or deceptive business practices in this area. Congress also charged the Commission with producing a report within 120 days summarizing its oversight efforts.In September 2024, after re
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Source:
https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/06/ftc-issues-report-congress-adoption-practices
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