Bill113th Congress

S. 42

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013

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Introduced
Jan 22, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
Commerce
Latest Action
Nov 12, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]

Democrat·VT
Bioguide ID: L000174
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Leahy
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Cosponsors
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Committees
11
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Related Bills
5
Subjects
3
Summaries
5
Titles
3
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
S
Bill Number
42
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Jan 22, 2013
Policy Area
Commerce
Is Law
No
Nov 12, 2013FloorH15000

Held at the desk.

Source: House floor actions

Nov 12, 2013FloorH14000

Received in the House.

Source: House floor actions

Nov 5, 2013Floor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Source: Senate

Nov 4, 2013Floor

Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7799-7800; text as passed Senate: CR S7799-7800)

Source: Senate

Nov 4, 2013Floor17000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7799-7800; text as passed Senate: CR S7799-7800)

Source: Library of Congress

Oct 31, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.

Source: Senate

Oct 31, 2013Committee

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Source: Senate

Oct 31, 2013Committee14000

Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

Source: Library of Congress

Oct 31, 2013Committee

Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Source: Senate

Jan 22, 2013IntroReferral

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S156; text of measure as introduced: CR S156-157)

Source: Senate

Jan 22, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Jan 22, 20130

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013 - Prohibits discharging or in any other manner discriminating against a whistleblower in terms and conditions of employment because: (1) the whistleblower provided information to the employer or the federal government concerning a violation of antitrust law or another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law; or (2) the whistleblower participated in, or otherwise assisted, an investigation relating to such a violation.

Allows a whistleblower who alleges discharge or other discrimination to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of filing such complaint, to bring an action at law or equity.

Entitles a whistleblower who prevails in any such action to all relief necessary to make such whistleblower whole.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)· Oct 31, 20131

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013 - Amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to prohibit an employer from discharging, demoting, suspending, harassing, or in any other manner discriminating against an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such employer who: (1) provided information to the employer or the federal government concerning a violation of antitrust law or of another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law or in conjunction with an antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ); or (2) filed, testified, participated, or otherwise assisted in an investigation relating to such a violation. Excludes from such protection any individual who planned and initiated such a violation or an obstruction to the investigation of such a violation.

Authorizes an individual who alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer in violation of such prohibition to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of such filing, by bringing an action at law or equity in the appropriate U.S. district court. Entitles an individual who prevails in any such action to all relief necessary to make such individual whole, including reinstatement with the same status, back pay plus interest, and compensation for special damages sustained.

Passed Senate amended· Nov 4, 201335

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on October 31, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013 - Amends the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to prohibit an employer from discharging, demoting, suspending, harassing, or in any other manner discriminating against an employee, contractor, subcontractor, or agent of such employer who: (1) provided information to the employer or the federal government concerning a violation of antitrust law or of another criminal law committed in conjunction with a potential violation of antitrust law or in conjunction with an antitrust investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ); or (2) filed, testified, participated, or otherwise assisted in an investigation relating to such a violation. Excludes from such protection any individual who planned and initiated such a violation or an obstruction to the investigation of such a violation.

Authorizes an individual who alleges discharge or other discrimination by an employer in violation of such prohibition to seek relief: (1) by filing a complaint with the Secretary of Labor; or (2) if the Secretary has not issued a final decision within 180 days of such filing, by bringing an action at law or equity in the appropriate U.S. district court. Entitles an individual who prevails in any such action to all relief necessary to make such individual whole, including reinstatement with the same status, back pay plus interest, and compensation for special damages sustained.

Judiciary Committee

Senate· Standing
Administrative remediesCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment discrimination and employee rights

Engrossed in Senate

Nov 4, 2013

Reported to Senate

Oct 31, 2013

Introduced in Senate

Jan 22, 2013

Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2013 — Informed