Bill107th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2001Commerce
S. 282
A bill to establish in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice a position with responsibility for agriculture antitrust matters.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 7, 2001)
Directs the Attorney General to appoint a person to a position to be established within the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, the primary responsibility of which shall be to provide assistance and advice to the Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division to further the effective enforcement of the antitrust laws with respect to the food and agricultural sectors. Lists position functions, including: (1) assisting and advising with respect to the investigation of possible restraints of trade and the investigation of mergers and acquisitions; and (2) ensuring that any such investigation takes into account the effects on consumers, agricultural producers, and rural communities.
What just happenedFeb 7, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1136)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA](D-IA)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
3cosponsors1committees3actions16subjects
- Feb 7, 2001IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1136)
Judiciary Committee - Feb 7, 2001IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1136)
- Feb 7, 2001IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate