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US Senator Klobuchar proposes stronger review of government antitrust settlements

( March 17, 2026, 16:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: US Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced the Antitrust Accountability and Transparency Act aimed at strengthening review of antitrust settlements to ensure they protect consumers, workers, and small businesses. Among other things, the law would extend Tunney Act review to the Federal Trade Commission, impose stronger disclosure requirements on government settlements, and create a hold-separate requirement for up to 90 days after settlement for court review. “When the government prosecutes antitrust violations, the goal should be to uphold the law, lower prices, and protect consumers and small businesses. In the recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Live Nation, it is clear the American people got the raw end of the deal. This bill—which has support from antitrust enforcers from both sides of the aisle—ensures that courts have the tools to independently review settlements and approve only those that benefit the American people,” Klobuchar said.Statement follows in full:...

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