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HR 811 106th Congress House

To prohibit certain transfers or assignments of franchises, and to prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices, under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.

Introduced: April 20, 1999 See on congress.gov
Commerce EnergyFranchises (Retail trade)Landlord and tenantLeases
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Motor vehiclesPetroleum industryPetroleum pricesPrice fixingService stationsTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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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Became law
Mar 3, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
Feb 23, 1999
Introduced in House
Feb 23, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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 Latest action March 3, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act to prohibit the transfer or assignment of leased marketing premises during the franchise term unless the franchisor has first: (1) made a bona fide offer to the franchisee at least 45 days before the proposed transfer or assignment; or (2) offered the right of first refusal (of at least 45 days' duration) to the franchisee regarding an offer made by another to acquire the franchisor's interest in the premises.

Declares that it shall be a violation of the Act for a refiner or distributor to fix or maintain motor fuel retail prices at a retail outlet supplied by that refiner or distributor, unless such outlet is also operated by the refiner or distributor.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 20, 1999
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Mar 23, 1999
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 811: To prohibit certain transfers or assignments of franchises, and to prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices, under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-811/
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"H.R. 811: To prohibit certain transfers or assignments of franchises, and to prohibit certain fixing or maintaining of motor fuel prices, under the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-811/.
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H.R. 811, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-811/.
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