# Federal Register #2026-18853

FTC Notice: Civil Penalty Amounts Unchanged for 2026

**Buyer:** Federal Trade Commission
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-18853

This notice from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides an update regarding civil penalty amounts for 2026.
- The FTC announces that civil penalty levels will remain unchanged for 2026.
  - This follows guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
  - The inflation adjustment for 2026 was cancelled due to the Bureau of Labor Statistics being unable to produce the required Consumer Price Index data as a result of a government shutdown.
- The 2025 civil penalty levels will continue to apply.
- No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned.
- This is an informational notice only; no procurement or contract activity is involved.

### Description

This notice from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announces that the civil penalty amounts will remain unchanged during 2026, following guidance from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The FTC will continue to apply the 2025 civil penalty levels due to the cancellation of the inflation adjustment for 2026. The notice explains that the Bureau of Labor Statistics was unable to produce the necessary data for adjustment because of a government shutdown. This document serves to inform the public that no updates to civil monetary penalties will be made for the year 2026.

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