HR 2812 · 97th Congress · Commerce

A bill to amend the Clayton Act to limit the circumstances under which foreign governments may sue for violations of the antitrust laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1981-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Butler, M. Caldwell [R-VA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Clean Bill H.R.5106 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.(1981-11-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit any foreign government from suing for damages for an injury caused by a violation of United States antitrust laws unless: (1) similar conduct was a violation of the laws of the foreign government during the same period and such laws were enforced; and (2) the United States may recover damages for a similar injury to its business or property under the laws of the foreign government. Limits the amount that a foreign government may recover to actual damages and the cost of the suit.…

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Cosponsors (17)

6 Democrats11 Republicans