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S.1596: Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced May 22, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 22, 2019
Bill Summary
Food and Agribusiness Merger Moratorium and Antitrust Review Act of 2019 This bill places a moratorium on certain acquisitions between large agricultural and retail-related businesses and establishes the Food and Agriculture Concentration and Market Power Review Commission. The commission shall report to Congress and the President on (1) the nature and consequences of market concentration in the U.S. food and agricultural economy, and (2)...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 22, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 22, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |