Bill106th CongressFiled May 23, 2000Transportation and Public Works
S. 2604
Rail Competition Enforcement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2000)
Rail Competition Enforcement Act - Amends Federal transportation law to subject to the Sherman and Clayton (antitrust) Acts, the Federal Trade Commission Act, specified requirements of the Wilson Tariff Act, and other specified Federal law any parties and other persons involved in rail carrier agreements relating to rates, classifications, divisions, or rules.
Requires the Surface Transportation Board and any other reviewing agency, in reviewing any such proposed agreement for antitrust implications, to take into account, inter alia, the impact of the proposed agreement on shippers and on affected communities.
What just happenedMay 23, 2000
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND](D-ND)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- May 23, 2000IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 23, 2000IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate