H.R. 7036 · 116th Congress

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Joe Neguse
Introduced
2020-05-27
Latest action
2020-06-29 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 486.

Summary

Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Permanent Extension Act

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

Currently, ACPERA expires on June 22, 2020.