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S. 2178 (101st)

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a Federal criminal offense for illegal creation of a fuel shortage.

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Introduced

26 February 1990

Last action

26 February 1990 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Sanford, Terry [D-NC]

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Summary

Amends the Federal criminal code to establish as a criminal offense the creation of a fuel shortage in the United States with the intent to raise fuel or energy prices or adversely affect competition. Authorizes: (1) the Attorney General to institute a civil action to enjoin violations and to seek repayment of damages to those harmed; and (2) district courts to assess treble damages.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  2. 26 February 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

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