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HR 7882 116th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Civil actions and liability Competition and antitrust Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

Introduced: July 30, 2020 Introduced by: Neguse, Joe Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

This bill permanently authorizes and restores into effect the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act (ACPERA) of 2004. ACPERA, which expired on June 22, 2020, provides incentives (e.g., limitations on civil liability) for corporations to self-report criminal conduct to the Antitrust Division within the Department of Justice.

What's happening now July 30, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  • S 4346 Identical bill Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7882: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7882/
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"H.R. 7882: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-7882/.
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