A bill to replace a moratorium on decisions by the Federal Trade Commission in shared monopoly proceedings until the Congress establishes the existence of the violation and defines its elements.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

12 March 1981

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Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Summary

Prohibits the Federal Trade Commission or any administrative law judge from issuing antitrust decisions, findings, or cease-and-desist orders in concentrated market structure or shared monopoly proceedings until Congress establishes and defines the elements of such a violation. Declares that this Act shall apply to any proceeding pending on March 10, 1981. Vacates any decision or order issued in such proceeding before the enactment of this Act.

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summary · EN · 12 March 1981
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/house-bill/2509
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