Bill93th CongressFiled Feb 6, 1973Commerce
S. 780
A bill to amend the Clayton Act by adding a new section to prohibit sales below cost for the purpose of destroying competition or eliminating a competitor.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 1973)
Makes it unlawful, under the Clayton Act, for any person engaged in commerce to sell, offer to sell, or contract to sell goods below cost for the purpose of destroying competition or eliminating a competion.
What just happenedFeb 6, 1973
Referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL](D-AL)Sponsor
41 cosponsors25 D16 R
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