To repeal certain exemptions from antitrust laws, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires assessment agreements Section 40305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)Exemption from antitrust lawsThe antitrust laws do not apply to an assessment agreement, requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Chapter 413 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41311.Written views on mergers and acquisitions(a)In generalCommissioners, and requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission may analyze and submit written views on merger, acquisition, or other transactions of common carriers and marine. It relies on reporting requirements, compliance mandates, procurement rules, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Regulated Industries, Finance, Science & Space, and Transportation.
Who Benefits and How
Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Requires assessment agreements Section 40305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)Exemption from antitrust lawsThe antitrust laws do not apply to an assessment agreement...
- Requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Chapter 413 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41311.Written views on mergers and acquisitions(a)In generalCommissioners...
- Requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission may analyze and submit written views on merger, acquisition, or other transactions of common carriers and marine...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires assessment agreements Section 40305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)Exemption from antitrust lawsThe antitrust laws do not apply to an assessment agreement, requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Chapter 413 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41311.Written views on mergers and acquisitions(a)In generalCommissioners, and requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission may analyze and submit written views on merger, acquisition, or other transactions of common carriers and marine.
Key Policy Areas
Regulated Industries, Finance, Science & Space, Transportation
Primary Purpose
The bill requires assessment agreements Section 40305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (d)Exemption from antitrust lawsThe antitrust laws do not apply to an assessment agreement, requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Chapter 413 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 41311.Written views on mergers and acquisitions(a)In generalCommissioners, and requires written views on mergers and acquisitions Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission may analyze and submit written views on merger, acquisition, or other transactions of common carriers and marine.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
- Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Johnson …
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