1972 Senate Hearing on Price Discrimination Legislation (S. 1457)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing record documents the legislative process for S. 1457, which proposed changes to federal laws governing how businesses set prices for goods and services.
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Businesses
Companies operating in the U.S. would be subject to the proposed changes in antitrust and price discrimination regulations.
Consumers
Changes to price discrimination laws could influence the pricing structures of goods and services available to the public.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Key Facts
- The hearing was held on January 31, 1972.
- The subject of the hearing was S. 1457, a bill concerning price discrimination.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Antitrust and Monopoly of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
- The hearing was held during the second session of the 92nd Congress.
- The proceedings were held pursuant to Senate Resolution 256, section 4.
Why It Matters
The hearing record documents the legislative process for S. 1457, which proposed changes to federal laws governing how businesses set prices for goods and services.
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Legislative Authority
The hearing was explicitly authorized by Senate Resolution 256, section 4, which provided the mandate for the subcommittee's investigation.
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