Bill101th CongressFiled Feb 26, 1990Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2178
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish a Federal criminal offense for illegal creation of a fuel shortage.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 26, 1990)
Amends the Federal criminal code to establish as a criminal offense the creation of a fuel shortage in the United States with the intent to raise fuel or energy prices or adversely affect competition.
Authorizes: (1) the Attorney General to institute a civil action to enjoin violations and to seek repayment of damages to those harmed; and (2) district courts to assess treble damages.
What just happenedFeb 26, 1990
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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- Feb 26, 1990IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 26, 1990IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate