United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 233 (111th)
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
Introduced
7 January 2009
Last action
30 November 2010 · Reported
Status
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Sponsors
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37], Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009 - Amends the Clayton Act (the Act) to make federal antitrust laws applicable to all common carriers subject to the Surface Transportation Board (STB), regardless of whether the carrier filed a rail carrier rate or whether a complaint challenging a rate is filed. Subjects to antitrust review agreements among rail carriers to pool or divide traffic, services, or earnings. Authorizes the the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce certain provisions of the Act against STB-approved agreements or combinations, including those related to rates. Removes the prohibition against a private party seeking injunctive relief against a rail carrier for a violation of the antitrust laws. Provides that, in any civil action against a rail common carrier, the U.S. district court shall not be required to defer to the primary jurisdiction of the STB. Amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to authorize FTC enforcement against rail carriers for unfair methods of competition. Amends federal transportation law to terminate the exemptions from antitrust laws for rail carriers, including mergers and acquisitions and ratemaking agreements. Requires the STB when reviewing a proposed rate agreement, to take into account its impact upon shippers, consumers, and affected communities, and to make findings regarding such impact, which shall be made part of the administrative record. Revises STB authority to provide that a rail carrier, corporation, or a person participating in an approved transaction is not exempt from specified antitrust laws.
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Timeline
7 January 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 January 2009
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 January 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Source: Committee
7 January 2009
Introduced
Referred to House Judiciary
Source: IntroReferral
7 January 2009
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Source: IntroReferral
9 February 2009
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.
Source: Committee
19 May 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
30 July 2009
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
Source: Committee
30 July 2009
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 September 2009
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
16 September 2009
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
30 November 2010
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 399.
Source: Calendars
30 November 2010
Discharge
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Discharge
30 November 2010
Committee
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Source: Committee
30 November 2010
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-669, Part I.
Source: Committee
30 November 2010
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 111-669, Part I.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported in House · 30 November 2010 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 7 January 2009 · Download file
Documents
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Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 30 November 2010
Reported in House (PDF)
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Reported to House amended, Part I
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Sponsors
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Giffords, Gabrielle [D-AZ-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Melancon, Charlie [D-LA-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Bean, Melissa L. [D-IL-8] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/233
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/233
- us · 111-hr-233 · source updated 7 April 2025