; and (2) may not be used for enforcement activities, unless otherwise provided by law. 1005. Federal Trade Commission appropriations (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) It is important that the United States remains a leader in innovation. (2) Crypto assets and distributed ledger technology are driving innovation and providing consumers with increased choice and convenience. (3) The use of crypto assets and distributed ledger technology is likely to increase in the future. (4) The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive acts or practices, including relating to crypto assets. (5) The Federal Trade Commission has previously taken action against unscrupulous companies and individuals that committed unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving crypto assets. (6) To bolster the ability of the Federal Trade Commission to enforce against unfair or deceptive acts or practices involving crypto assets, the Commission should ensure staff have appropriate training and resources to identify and pursue such cases. (b) Authorization of appropriations For the purposes of executing the duties set forth in subsection (c) of this section, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Federal Trade Commission the following: (1) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2023, to remain available until September 30, 2024. (2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2024, to remain available until September 30, 2025. (3) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025, to remain available until September 30, 2026. (4) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026, to remain available until September 30, 2027. (5) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2027, to remain available until September 30, 2028. (c) Purposes The Federal Trade Commission shall use the funds appropriated under subsection (b) for the following purposes: (1) Enforcement relating to unfair or deceptive acts or practices by persons in the crypto asset industry which are not currently supervised by a Federal or State financial regulator. (2) Highlighting best practices