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Bill94th CongressFiled Mar 11, 1975Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 1136

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Nov 26, 1975)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary and Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498)

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act - Authorizes the Federal Trade commission pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act to establish and fix the compensation for not more than 25 attorney, economist, special expert, and outside counsel positions for its maintaining competition responsibilities. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for such purpose. Authorizes appropriations for such period to the Justice Department for the purpose of permitting the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division to establish and fix the compensation for not more than 25 similar positions.

Authorizes the Attorney General to provide assistance and make grants to States which have State plans approved udner this Act to improve the antitrust enforcement capability of such States. Sets forth requirements for such plans and for payout procedures for such assistance and grants. Authorizes appropriations for such assistance and grants through fiscal year 1978.

What just happenedDec 15, 1975

Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hart, Philip A. [D-MI](D-MI)Sponsor
46 cosponsors36 D10 R
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  1. Dec 15, 1975IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 12, 1975Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  3. Dec 12, 1975Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  4. Dec 12, 1975Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  5. Dec 12, 1975Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  6. Nov 26, 1975Committee

    Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  7. Nov 26, 1975Committee14000

    Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  8. Nov 26, 1975Committee

    Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. Nov 26, 1975Committee14000

    Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary, with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Mar 11, 1975IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  11. Mar 11, 1975IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Mar 11, 1975IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 26, 197501
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on the Judiciary and Commerce with amendment, S. Rept. 94-498)

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act - Authorizes the Federal Trade commission pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act to establish and fix the compensation for not more than 25 attorney, economist, special expert, and outside counsel positions for its maintaining competition responsibilities. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1978 for such purpose. Authorizes appropriations for such period to the Justice Department for the purpose of permitting the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Antitrust Division to establish and fix the compensation for not more than 25 similar positions.

Authorizes the Attorney General to provide assistance and make grants to States which have State plans approved udner this Act to improve the antitrust enforcement capability of such States. Sets forth requirements for such plans and for payout procedures for such assistance and grants. Authorizes appropriations for such assistance and grants through fiscal year 1978.

Introduced in SenateMar 11, 197500

Antitrust Enforcement Authorization Act - States that it is the purpose of Congress in this Act to support and invigorate a national antitrust enforcement program authorizing sufficient appropriations to the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice to permit vigorous and effective enforcement of the antitrust laws.

Authorizes to be appropriated to both the Commission and the Justice Department, in addition to such sums as are authorized by any other provisions of law, sums not to exceed $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; not to exceed $6,250,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1976; not to exceed $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and not to exceed $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, such sums to remain available until expended for the purposes authorized by this Act.