FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on International Antitrust Enforcement

Original title: INTERNATIONAL ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT: CHINA AND BEYOND

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examined how foreign laws, particularly in China, impact U.S. businesses and the effectiveness of international .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Businesses

Companies operating internationally are subject to the antitrust enforcement regimes discussed in the hearing.

Federal Trade Commission

The agency is responsible for international antitrust cooperation and enforcement policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Judiciary Subcommittee hearing regarding international enforcement, with a specific focus on China. The hearing featured testimony from government officials and industry experts on how U.S. companies navigate foreign antitrust regulations.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 7, 2016, by the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law.
The primary subject was the enforcement of antitrust laws in international markets, specifically China.
Witnesses included representatives from the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The hearing record includes written responses to questions submitted for the record by the witnesses.
The hearing was conducted during the second session of the 114th Congress.

Why It Matters

The hearing examined how foreign laws, particularly in China, impact U.S. businesses and the effectiveness of international .

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss international enforcement, specifically focusing on how foreign regulations in countries like China affect U.S. commercial interests.

Who testified at the hearing?

Testimony was provided by Maureen Ohlhausen (FTC), Mark A. Cohen (USPTO), Sean Heather (U.S. Chamber of Commerce), and Thomas J. Horton (University of South Dakota).

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Discoveries

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Historical Record of 2016 Trade Policy

The document provides a snapshot of U.S. concerns regarding Chinese antitrust enforcement during the 114th Congress.

China Federal Trade Commission

Connected Entities

personDarrell E. Issa“Acting Chairman of the Subcommittee”Map →

personMaureen Ohlhausen“Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission”Map →

personSean Heather“Vice President, U.S. Chamber of Commerce”Map →

organizationU.S. Chamber of Commerce“Business advocacy group”Map →

personMark A. Cohen“Senior Counsel, United States Patent and Trademark Office”Map →

organizationFederal Trade Commission“Federal regulatory body”Map →

personThomas J. Horton“Professor of Law, University of South Dakota”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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