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H.R.5546: Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 6, 2008
- Latest Major Action Oct. 3, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
45 (28 Democrats, 18 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Sets forth a limited antitrust immunity to providers of covered electronic payment systems and merchants for negotiation of access rates and terms. Authorizes providers of a single covered electronic payment system (e.g. Visa or Mastercharge credit cards) and merchants to jointly negotiate and agree upon rates and terms for access to such system. Authorizes such providers to jointly determine the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Hearing Held by the Task Force on Competition Policy and Antitrust Laws.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 110-913.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 588.
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March 6, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) |