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H.R. 659 (115th)

Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2017

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

24 January 2017

Last action

15 November 2017 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

Sponsors

Rep. Farenthold, Blake [R-TX-27], Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6], Rep. Marino, Tom [R-PA-10], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9], Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

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Summary

Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2017 This bill amends the Clayton Act with respect to notice to a state by the Department of Justice (DOJ) about federal actions brought for violations of antitrust laws. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) shall exercise the same authority and procedures as DOJ under the Clayton Act if the FTC has brought an action under such Act with respect to the prohibition against acquisition by one corporation of the stock of another (merger) that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. The Federal Trade Commission Act (FTCA) is amended to exclude proposed mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, or similar transactions from ordinary FTC proceedings, except in cases where the FTC approves an agreement with the parties to the transaction that contains a consent order. U.S. district courts shall have jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus commanding compliance with the FTCA or any FTC order, if the FTC applies to such courts with respect to any activity related to consummation of a merger, acquisition, joint venture, or similar transaction that may result in an unfair method of competition.

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Timeline

  1. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 February 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 April 2017

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 10.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 April 2017

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 November 2017

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 15 November 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-412.

    Source: Committee

  9. 15 November 2017

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-412.

    Source: Committee

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