Most of the statutes that can only be enforced by the federal government are like this: it's not just the FTC. Federal law enforcement is a teensy tick on top

Most of the statutes that can only be enforced by the federal government are like this: it's not just the FTC. Federal law enforcement is a teensy tick on top of an enormous dog which is crime. The FTC is really small compared to its purported bailiwick. It would need more lawyers than the largest law firms in the US to accomplish anything close to its responsibilities, and it would need to duplicate the FBI to act as its enforcement/investigation arm. Most of the jobs at the FTC aren't even lawyer jobs, but are in more analytical roles.