2026-22581·FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION

Petition for Rulemaking of New Hope Now

Proposed RuleComment Period OpenComments open

Published: Nov 5, 2026
Comments close: Dec 7, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69735
Docket: File No. R707001

Receipt of petition; request for comment.

Summary

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it has received a formal request from the organization New Hope Now asking the agency to develop a new regulation. The petition is a first step in the rulemaking process, giving the FTC a chance to consider changes that could affect businesses and consumers in the market segment that New Hope Now represents. By publishing the petition, the FTC is opening the discussion to the public and any interested parties. The notice was issued by the FTC and applies to anyone who might be impacted by the potential rule—typically companies operating in the relevant industry, as well as consumers who interact with those companies. The petition is now posted on regulations.gov, and the FTC is asking for written comments on the proposal. The notice became effective on November 5, 2026, and comments must be submitted by December 7, 2026. After the comment period closes, the FTC will review the input it receives and decide whether to move forward with drafting a formal rule. If it does, a draft regulation will be published for further review before any final rule is adopted. (91 FR 69735)

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Official abstract

Please take notice that the Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") received a petition for rulemaking from New Hope Now and has published that petition online at https://www.regulations.gov. The Commission invites written comments concerning the petition. Publication of this petition is pursuant to the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure and does not affect the legal status of the petition or its final disposition.