Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021

Senate Bill 228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:46:40Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 228 Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:46 PM

Congressional Summary of S 228

Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021

This bill modifies and expands the schedule for graduated merger filing fees and requires that such fees be adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index.

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Current Status of Bill S 228

Bill S 228 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2021. Bill S 228 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 4, 2021. Bill S 228's most recent activity was Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of May 13, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 228

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 228

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Competition and antitrust

- Corporate finance and management

- Department of Justice

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

- Inflation and prices

- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 228

Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021

A bill to promote antitrust enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees, and increasing antitrust enforcement resources.

Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021