Regulation & law
White House Nominates FTC Consumer Protection Chief Chris Mufarrige as Commissioner
Chris Mufarrige, head of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, has been nominated to fill a commissioner seat. The Senate confirmation process and recent Supreme Court changes could affect his tenure.
The White House has nominated Chris Mufarrige, currently Director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, to serve as an FTC commissioner. This nomination is intended to fill the vacancy left by Melissa Holyoak.
If confirmed, Mufarrige would serve a term through September 2033, but the actual length of his tenure could depend on the outcome of the 2028 presidential election. A June 2026 Supreme Court ruling struck down legal protections that previously limited the president’s ability to remove commissioners from independent regulatory agencies.
The Senate confirmation process for Mufarrige is uncertain. Although Congress is in session, advancing his nomination could be challenging due to a busy legislative agenda.
NIADA stated it will monitor developments closely and acknowledged Mufarrige’s commitment to transparent and fair market oversight during his time at the FTC.