S 710 · 96th Congress · Transportation and Public Works

Motor Carrier Ratemaking Reform Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-03-21· Sponsored by Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]· 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, Science, and Transportation.(1979-03-21)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Motor Carrier Ratemaking Reform Act of 1979 - Stipulates that the antitrust laws shall not apply to pipeline or water carriers that are parties to a rate agreement approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Applies antitrust laws, relating to unlawful restraints and monopolies, to parties to a rate agreement where one of the parties to such an agreement is a motor carrier or freight forwarder. Declares to be reasonable a rate decrease or increase proposed by a motor carrier or freight forwarder which is no greater than seven percent above, or 20 percent below, the rate in effect on January 1, 1979.…

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Cosponsors (3)

2 Democrats1 Republican