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APEX Act

12/7/2023, 5:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 1850

The APEX Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1850, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of unfair competition in the airline industry by prohibiting certain practices that give foreign airlines an unfair advantage over US carriers.

Specifically, the APEX Act aims to prevent foreign airlines from receiving government subsidies that allow them to offer lower prices than their US counterparts. This practice, known as "flag of convenience," has been a source of contention in the airline industry for many years.

The bill also seeks to increase transparency in the airline industry by requiring foreign carriers to disclose any government subsidies they receive. This information would be made publicly available in order to ensure a level playing field for all airlines. Additionally, the APEX Act includes provisions to strengthen enforcement mechanisms and penalties for airlines found to be in violation of the new regulations. This is intended to deter unfair competition practices and protect the interests of US carriers. Overall, the APEX Act is a bipartisan effort to address the issue of unfair competition in the airline industry and level the playing field for US carriers. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the way foreign airlines operate in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1850

Aluminum Pricing Examination Act or the APEX Act

This bill extends the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to include the markets for aluminum premiums. Specifically, the CFTC has jurisdiction over (1) the process and manner in which reference prices for such premiums are set or reported, and (2) whether the mechanism for setting such reference prices is fair and transparent.

Additionally, the CFTC must consult with the Department of Justice regarding relevant information, including allegations of anticompetitive conduct.

Current Status of Bill S 1850

Bill S 1850 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill S 1850 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2023.  Bill S 1850's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of June 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1850

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1850

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

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