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Preventing transfer of state antitrust lawsuits to other jurisdictions.

This legislation aims to stop the transfer of antitrust lawsuits when a state government is the plaintiff. This change gives states more control over the jurisdiction where they pursue cases against large corporations. The goal is to strengthen efforts to combat monopolies and protect consumers from unfair market practices.
Key points
States gain greater control over the venue for their antitrust litigation against large corporations.
The change is intended to make it harder for companies to move cases to more favorable jurisdictions, potentially speeding up competition law enforcement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_823
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 3460) to amend title 28 of the United States Code to prevent the transfer of actions arising under the antitrust laws in which a State is a complainant.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_823.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States gain greater control over the venue for their antitrust litigation against large corporations.
  • The change is intended to make it harder for companies to move cases to more favorable jurisdictions, potentially speeding up competition law enforcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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