H.R.1650 - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007

To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Federal antitrust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads. as introduced.
  • Short: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2008 as reported to house.

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3/22/2007--Introduced.Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction the Surface Transportation Boa
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3/22/2007--Introduced.
Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the Clayton Act to grant the United States exclusive authority to bring suit for injunctive relief against a common carrier that is not a rail common carrier subject to the jurisdiction the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Revises provisions prohibiting anticompetitive transactions except for those approved by specified federal agencies acting under certain statutes to eliminate the exemption for certain STB approved transactions. Provides that, in any civil action against a rail common carrier, the U.S. district court shall not be required to defer to the primary jurisdiction of the STB. Empowers the Federal Trade Commission to regulate, and engage in antitrust enforcement regarding, collective rate agreements and certain transactions, including railroad mergers and acquisitions. Applies to rail common carriers subject to STB jurisdiction requirements governing the amount of recovery or prejudgment interest (treble damages) by injured persons, without regard to whether:
(1) such railroads have filed rates; or
(2) a complaint has been filed that challenges a rate. Amends federal transportation law to terminate the exemptions from antitrust laws for collective ratemaking agreements. Requires the STB, and other reviewing agencies, when reviewing a proposed agreement, to take into account its impact upon shippers, consumers, and affected communities. Revises STB authority to provide that a rail carrier, corporation, or a person participating in an approved transaction is not exempt from specified antitrust laws.


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01/04/09
Ag groups urge end to railroad antitrust exemptions

...the nations agricultural and manufacturing sectors. Their letter recommended including the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act, H.R.1650, in any economic stimulus package. The legislation, which would represent a first step in protecting consumers and bu

Source: Delta Farm Press
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05/05/08
‘Broken monopoly’

By MARVIN BAKER, Staff Writer mbaker@minotdailynews.com The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (HR 1650 and companion bill S. 772) repeals the ...

Source: Minot Daily News, ND
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05/01/08
Railroad antritrust legislation passed by House Judiciary Committee

The legislation, entitled, HR 1650: The Railroad Enforcement Act of 2007, would create a dual regulatory system for our nation’s railroad industry and ...

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12/15/08
Progressive Railroading | CURE prioritizes rail reforms for next ...

CURE supports the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act (H.R. 1650/S. 772), which previously passed the House and Senate judiciary committees. The legislation proposes to eliminate railroads' antitrust exemptions, permit the U.S. Justice ...

Source: Progressive Railroading.com News
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12/14/08
Southwest Wisconsin Renewable Energy: Momentum builds to end ...

Baldwin and Conyers sent last month to Speaker Pelosi urging her to include H.R. 1650 as part of the economic stimulus package to be considered in January. Baldwin and Conyers reminded the Speaker that the legislation was reported in ...

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12/14/08
The Capitol Fax Blog » This just in…Madigan creates impeachment ...

Madigan has filed his legislation hr 1650. - grand old partisan - Monday, Dec 15, 08 @ 12:39 pm:. “Madigan said that since he’s watched the governor operate for the past six years, he was not surprised at anything in the criminal ...

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