HR-3843 : Still Just a Bill


Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021

This bill modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees and requires that such fees be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-10-11IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2022-09-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-09-29VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 184 (Roll no. 460). (text: CR H8252-8253)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8252-8264)House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.R. 3843, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Jordan demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3843.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 3843, H.R. 7780 and S. 3969. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7780 and H.R. 3843 and a motion to commit S. 3969.House floor actions
2022-09-29FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1396. (consideration: CR H8252-8264, H8268-8269; text: CR H8252-8253)House floor actions
2022-09-28FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1396 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3843, H.R. 7780 and S. 3969. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each bill and one motion to recommit on H.R. 7780 and H.R. 3843 and a motion to commit S. 3969.House floor actions
2022-09-26CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 375.House floor actions
2022-09-26DischargeCommittee on Energy and Commerce discharged.House floor actions
2022-09-26CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-493, Part I.House floor actions
2021-06-24CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended).House committee actions
2021-06-24CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-06-23CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2021-06-14CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.House committee actions
2021-06-11IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-06-11IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2021-06-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress