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Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

This bill permanently authorizes the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.

Currently, ACPERA expires on June 22, 2020.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-06-29CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.Senate
2020-06-25FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-06-25FloorOn passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H2439)House floor actions
2020-06-25FloorConsidered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2439)House floor actions
2020-06-25DischargeCommittee on the Judiciary discharged.House floor actions
2020-06-25FloorMr. Nadler asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.House floor actions
2020-05-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2020-05-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Competition and antitrust
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

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