Act to Protect Commerce

Summary

Act to Protect Commerce - Repeals the Interstate Commerce Act. Nullifies any action taken by the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) which resulted in an exemption from the antitrust laws of an agreement or conduct with respect to a rate, fare, charge, allowance, practice, franchise, or transaction. Declares that no individual shall incur liability under the antitrust laws for actions done in good faith reliance on ICC exemptions. Transfers authority of the ICC not repealed by this Act to the Department of Transportation. Prohibits a carrier from engaging in any commercial activity which undermines or tends to destroy competition, or is discriminatory. Sets forth civil penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 June 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 June 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

   Source: Committee

5. 9 July 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

   Source: Committee

6. 9 July 1982

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Justice, ICC, DOT, OMB.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 July 1982

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 June 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Sponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing
• · hsju00 · Standing

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