H.R. 6971 (94th): Consumer Goods Pricing Act

Introduced:
May 14, 1975 (94th Congress, 1975–1976)
Sponsor:
Rep. Barbara Jordan [D-TX18]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 94-145.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 12, 1975.

Progress
Introduced May 14, 1975
Referred to Committee May 14, 1975
Passed House Jul 21, 1975
Passed Senate Dec 02, 1975
Signed by the President Dec 12, 1975
Votes

House: unknown
Jul 21, 1975 midnight
unknown 380/11

Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (7D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Sherman Antitrust Act to provide lower prices for consumers.

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Last updated Dec 12, 1975.

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5/14/1975--Introduced.
Consumer Goods Pricing Act - Repeals the provision of the Sherman Antitrust Act which permits contracts or agreements by the producer or distribution of such commodity prescribing minimum prices for the resale of a commodity bearing a trademark or tradename.

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