Foreign Investment Reporting Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 23, 1975)
Foreign Investment Reporting Act - Defines the terms used in this Act.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to require, by order or regulation, quarterly reports from any foreign investor or his agent who acquires any interest in a domestic business, if that investor's aggregate interest in that business has a fair market value in excess of $10,000 or exceeds one-half of one percent of the outstanding marketable shares of such business. Prescribes that contents of such reports.
Imposes a fine not to exceed one year, or both, for knowing violations of this Act or any regulation issued under this Act.
Allows the Secretary to request the Attorney General to bring an action in United States district court to compel compliance with this Act. Empowers the court to issue a temporary restraining order or injuntion to compel compliance, and to order the disposal of any investments made without compliance with this Act.
Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
What just happenedJan 23, 1975
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 23, 1975IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee - Jan 23, 1975IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate