National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 12, 1990)
National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990 - Prohibits profiteering with respect to essential commodities following a presidential declaration of a national economic emergency. Establishes criminal penalties and civil remedies for such profiteering (including disgorgement of all profits earned).
Sets forth guidelines for the duration of a national economic emergency. Authorizes the Congress to terminate by passage of a joint resolution the designation of a national economic emergency or of the essential commodities with respect to which it exists. Provides for judicial review of the President's determination regarding either an emergency or essential commodities.
What just happenedSep 12, 1990
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 12, 1990IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 12, 1990IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate