House Bill 7882
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7882
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act
This bill permanently authorizes and restores into effect the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA, which expired on June 22, 2020, provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.
July 30, 2020
07/30/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/30/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:46 PM