H.R. 2812 — A bill to amend the Clayton Act to limit the circumstances under which foreign governments may sue for violations of the antitrust laws, and for other purposes.

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Amends the Clayton Act to prohibit any foreign government from suing for damages for an injury caused by a violation of United States antitrust laws unless: (1) similar conduct was a violation of the laws of the foreign government during the same period and such laws were enforced; and (2) the United States may recover damages for a similar injury to its business or property under the laws of the foreign government. Limits the amount that a foreign government may recover to actual damages and the cost of the suit.

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H.R. 5106A bill to amend the Clayton Act to modify the amount of damages payable to foreign states and instrumentalities of foreign states which sue for violations of the antitrust laws.
1982-09-30Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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1981-03-25
Introduced in House
1981-03-25
Introduced in House
1981-03-25
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
1981-03-27
Executive Comment Requested from Justice, State.
1981-03-30
Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
1981-04-23
Executive Comment Received From Justice.
1981-11-20
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
1981-11-30
Clean Bill H.R.5106 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in Lieu.

A bill to amend the Clayton Act to limit the circumstances under which foreign governments may sue for violations of the antitrust laws, and for other purposes.

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