According to the provisions set forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,the ________ may issue an order prohibiting any person who has committed securities fraud from acting as an officer or a director of a public company.

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The Sarbanes-Oxley Act grants the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the power to issue an order prohibiting any person who has committed securities fraud from acting as an officer or director of a public company. This provision is aimed at preventing individuals who have engaged in fraudulent behavior from holding positions of responsibility in publicly traded companies. The other options listed (United States International Trade Commission, Federal Reserve System, Federal Communications Commission) are not involved in regulating securities fraud or overseeing the securities markets.

According to the Provisions Set Forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act,the