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S.148: Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Sherman Act to declare that any contract, combination, conspiracy, or agreement setting a minimum price below which a product or service cannot be sold by a retailer, wholesaler, or distributor violates the Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. With written report No. 111-227. Minority views filed.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.
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Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Herb Kohl (D-Wis.) |