What is wheeler lea act of 1938?

The Wheeler-Lea Act of 1938 was a consumer protection law passed by the United States Congress. This act was primarily designed to protect consumers against false advertising and deceptive practices in commerce, such as fake product claims, misleading labeling, and other types of fraud. The Wheeler-Lea Act was named after Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana and Congressman James A. Lea of California, who introduced the legislation. This act gave the Federal Trade Commission the power to regulate unfair and deceptive acts in commerce, and it also expanded the commission's authority to investigate and prosecute deceptive advertising practices. The Wheeler-Lea Act has since been amended and integrated into various other consumer protection laws.