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6/6/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1796

The bill titled "A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes," designated as S. 1796 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 15, 2025, aims to make changes to the premerger notification requirements specified in the Clayton Act related to specific acquisitions of residential property, along with addressing other objectives not explicitly outlined in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill S 1796

Bill S 1796 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill S 1796 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2025.  Bill S 1796's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1796

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
1

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1796

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1796

A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes.
A bill to modify the premerger notification requirements under the Clayton Act with respect to certain acquisitions of residential property, and for other purposes.

Comments

Carlos Thomson profile image

Carlos Thomson

595

9 months ago

This bill is a total disaster! It's just another way for big corporations to take advantage of the little guy. Why should they get to make shady deals without anyone knowing about it? It's not fair and it's not right. Who benefits from this? Certainly not the average American.

Dane Dougherty profile image

Dane Dougherty

602

9 months ago

I'm all for it, this bill could really shake things up! Can't wait to see how it plays out.