S 2074 · 93th Congress · Independent regulatory commissions

Subpoena and Injunctive Relief Amendment Act

Introduced 1973-06-26· Sponsored by Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.(1973-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Subpena and Injunctive Relief Amendments Acts - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to grant the Federal Trade Commission the requisite authority to insure prompt enforcement of the laws the Commission administers by granting statutory authority to directly enforce subpenas issued by the Commission and to seek preliminary injunctive relief to avoid unfair competitive practices. Provides that any person, partnership, or corporation who violates an order of the Commission after it has become final, and while such order is in effect, shall forfeit and pay to the United States a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.…

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1 Democrat