S 2387 · 94th Congress · Commerce
Petroleum Industry Competition Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.(1976-09-15)
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Petroleum Industry Competition Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that existing antitrust laws have been inadequate to maintain and restore effective competition in the petroleum industry. Declares the policy of Congress to facilitate the creation of competition in the petroleum industry through the separation and divestment of assets and interests by vertically integrated major petroleum companies. Defines the terms used in this Act. Makes it unlawful, three years after enactment of this Act: (1) for any major petroleum producer to own, or control any interest (direct, indirect, or through an affiliate) in any refinery, transportation, or marketing assets; (2) for any petroleum transporter to own or control any interest (direct, indirect, or through an affiliate) in any production, refinery, or marketing asset; (3) for any major refiner or major marketer to own or control any interest (direct, indirect, or through an affiliate) in any production or transportation asset; and (4) for any major refiner to own or control any interest (direct, indirect, or through an affiliate) in any marketing asset. Stipulates that, three years after enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawfu…
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Cosponsors (11)
10 Democrats1 Republican