HR 854
102th Congress
House
Economics and Public Finance
Congressional veto
Crime and Law Enforcement
Fines (Penalties)
Petroleum
Petroleum prices
Price regulation
Profit
Restrictive trade practices
War and emergency powers
National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1991
Introduced: February 6, 1991
Introduced by:
Durbin, Richard J.
Democratic
· Illinois
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Feb 6, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Feb 6, 1991
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
National Emergency Anti-Profiteering Act of 1991 - 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
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