H.R. 5645 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018
H.R. 5645 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) has passed the house — introduced on Apr 27, 2018, sponsored by Karen C. Handel with 7 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Apr 27, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2018 This bill amends the Clayton Act with respect to notice to a state by the Department of Justice (DOJ) about federal actions brought for violations of antitrust laws.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Karen C. Handel (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 27, 2018
- Passed the HouseMay 9, 2018
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (May 10, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 9, 2018 · Passed230–185 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · May 9, 2018 · Failed193–220
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules ActHouse · May 9, 2018
- Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules ActHouse · May 9, 2018
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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