Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1985

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Trade Commission Act Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to deny authority to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to find a method of competition unfair if, in any action under the Sherman Act, such method of competition would be held to constitute State action. Denies the FTC authority to study, investigate, or prosecute agricultural cooperatives for any conduct not in violation of antitrust Acts. Outlines procedures which the FTC must follow before issuing any complaint against a cooperative. Denies FTC authority to issue a complaint if it believes an exemption to the conduct complained of exists in the Capper-Volstead Act. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to designate those individuals who may have access to documents or information received from the FTC. Requires confidentiality of such individuals. Prohibits Department of Agriculture officials or employees from requesting information regarding any complaint unless specifically authorized in writing by the FTC. Authorizes the Secretary to file with the FTC a statement regarding the applicability of the Capper-Volstead Act to the conduct which is the basis of the complaint. Denies the FTC auth…