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Bill98th CongressFiled Jun 29, 1983Commerce
S. 1578

Local Government Antitrust Act of 1983

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 15, 1984)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment (without written report))

Local Government Antitrust Act of 1983 - Declares that provisions of the Clayton Act providing for suits by the United States, a State on behalf of natural persons, or by any person for injury caused by an action violating antitrust law shall not apply to any action or law of a local government, excluding the purchase or sale of goods or services on a commercial basis in competition with private persons, if such law or action is valid under State law. Prohibits recovery of damages, suit costs, or attorneys' fees under such provisions from any local government or any local official acting in his or her official capacity.

What just happenedAug 10, 1984

By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 98-593.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Thurmond, Strom [R-SC](R-SC)Sponsor
23 cosponsors9 D14 R
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  1. Aug 10, 1984Floor

    By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 98-593.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Aug 10, 1984Committee14900

    By Senator Thurmond from Committee on Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 98-593.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jun 15, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 997.

  4. Jun 15, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Jun 15, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond with an amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Jun 14, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Apr 24, 1984Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Hearings held.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Jun 29, 1983IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Jun 29, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 15, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary with amendment (without written report))

Local Government Antitrust Act of 1983 - Declares that provisions of the Clayton Act providing for suits by the United States, a State on behalf of natural persons, or by any person for injury caused by an action violating antitrust law shall not apply to any action or law of a local government, excluding the purchase or sale of goods or services on a commercial basis in competition with private persons, if such law or action is valid under State law. Prohibits recovery of damages, suit costs, or attorneys' fees under such provisions from any local government or any local official acting in his or her official capacity.

Introduced in SenateJun 29, 198300

Local Government Antitrust Act of 1983 - Declares that Federal antitrust laws shall not apply to laws or actions of local governments, excluding activities involving the sale of goods or services by such a government in competition with private persons, except to the extent Federal antitrust laws would apply to a similar State law or action.