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HR 5582 101th Congress House

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990

Official title: To protect the national security by prohibiting profiteering of essential commodities during periods of national emergency.

Introduced: September 11, 1990 Introduced by: Durbin, Richard J. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Congressional oversightCrime and Law EnforcementFines (Penalties)Petroleum
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Petroleum pricesPrice regulationProfitRestrictive trade practicesWar and emergency powers
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Sep 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Sep 11, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 2, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990 - Prohibits profiteering with respect to essential commodities following a presidential declaration of a national economic emergency. Establishes criminal penalties and civil remedies for such profiteering (including disgorgement of all profits earned).

Sets forth guidelines for the duration of a national economic emergency. Authorizes the Congress to terminate by passage of a joint resolution the designation of a national economic emergency or of the essential commodities with respect to which it exists. Provides for judicial review of the President's determination regarding either an emergency or essential commodities.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 5
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
· Sep 27, 1990
 D
Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Sep 27, 1990
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Sep 27, 1990
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Sep 11, 1990
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Sep 11, 1990
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Sep 11, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5582: National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5582/
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"H.R. 5582: National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1990." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-5582/.
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