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H.R. 2509 (97th)

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.

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Introduced

12 March 1981

Last action

13 March 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Hightower, Jack E. [D-TX-13], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Albosta, Donald J. [D-MI-10], Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Sen. Gramm, Phil [R-TX], Rep. Zeferetti, Leo C. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roberts, Clint [R-SD-2], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Alexander, Bill [D-AR-1], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Loeffler, Tom [R-TX-21], Rep. Murtha, John P. [D-PA-12], Rep. Watkins, Wes [R-OK-3], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-31], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. Dunn, Jim [R-MI-6], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Benedict, Cleve [R-WV-2], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Bailey, Donald A. [D-PA-21], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7]

Subjects

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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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Timeline

  1. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

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