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H.R. 5582 (101st)

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990

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Introduced

11 September 1990

Last action

2 October 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Costello, Jerry F. [D-IL-12], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Coleman, E. Thomas [R-MO-6], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Russo, Martin A. [D-IL-3], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Smith, Peter [R-VT-At Large], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Sangmeister, George E. [D-IL-4], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11]

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26 August 2025

Summary

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990 - Prohibits profiteering with respect to essential commodities following a presidential declaration of a national economic emergency. Establishes criminal penalties and civil remedies for such profiteering (including disgorgement of all profits earned). Sets forth guidelines for the duration of a national economic emergency. Authorizes the Congress to terminate by passage of a joint resolution the designation of a national economic emergency or of the essential commodities with respect to which it exists. Provides for judicial review of the President's determination regarding either an emergency or essential commodities.

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Timeline

  1. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 September 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

    Source: Committee

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