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H.R. 5237 (98th)

Fair Competition Act of 1984

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Introduced

22 March 1984

Last action

26 March 1984 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

Sponsors

Edward Markey, Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1]

Subjects

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Source updated

29 August 2025

Summary

Fair Competition Act of 1984 - Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit any person engaged in commerce from selling, or contracting to sell, goods below cost where the effect may be to injure, destroy, or prevent competition in or affecting commerce. Authorizes any person injured in business or property as a result of a violation of this Act to sue for treble damages in U.S. district court.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

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