HR 830 · 101th Congress · Energy

Fairness in Bargaining Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-02-02· Sponsored by Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.(1990-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fairness in Bargaining Act of 1989 - Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to provide that, with respect to the sale, consignment, or distribution of motor fuel, the term "franchise" includes any contract between specified parties which is economically necessary to the operation of the franchise. Provides that the termination or non-renewal of a franchise relationship, upon expiration of an underlying lease for marketing premises, is reasonable if specified conditions exist.…

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Cosponsors (20)

13 Democrats7 Republicans
Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2]IA
Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2]TX
Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20]PA
Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14]PA
Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7]NJ
Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3]WA
Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11]NJ
Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8]PA
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-22]NY
Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3]KY
Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]TX
Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5]NJ
Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4]WV
Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]CA
Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3]OH
Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]OH
Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7]CA
Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5]FL
Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8]NJ
Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]MN