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Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

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Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government.

Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.

What just happenedDec 23, 2020

Became Public Law No: 116-257.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D2 R
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  1. Dec 23, 2020President

    Became Public Law No: 116-257.

  2. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-257.

  3. Dec 23, 2020President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 23, 2020BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 11, 2020Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 11, 2020President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7007-7008)

  9. Dec 8, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Dec 8, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2258.

  11. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7007-7009)

  12. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Neguse moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Oct 21, 2019FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Oct 21, 2019FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Oct 21, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Oct 17, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5904-5905; text: CR S5904-5905)

  17. Oct 17, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5904-5905; text: CR S5904-5905)

  18. Jul 25, 2019Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 163.

  19. Jul 24, 2019Calendars

    Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  20. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 23, 202049

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government.

Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.

Passed HouseDec 8, 202053

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government.

Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.

Passed SenateOct 17, 201955

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government.

Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.

Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2019

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019

This bill prohibits employers from retaliating against certain employees who report criminal antitrust violations to the federal government.

Among other things, the bill sets forth provisions that authorize an employee to seek relief by filing a complaint with the Department of Labor or to bring an action in U.S. district court if the individual alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer who violates the prohibition against retaliation.

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019 — Informed