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S.2237: Monopolization Deterrence Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 23, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 23, 2019
Bill Summary
Monopolization Deterrence Act of 2019 This bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the prohibition on monopolistic conduct under the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. (Monopolistic conduct includes exclusionary practices by businesses with monopoly power, such as self-preferencing or refusal to deal with a competitor, among other conduct.) The bill further provides authority for the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 23, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) |