The Committee on the Judiciary Task Force on Antitrust was created by a Judiciary Committee Resolution adopted on March 26, 2003. The Task Force will conduct hearings and investigations relating to the Committee's jurisdiction under clause 1(k)(15) of House Rule X--Protection of trade and commerce against unlawful restraints and monopolies--and other related matters as directed by the Chairman. Its purpose is to facilitate the consideration of antitrust matters before the Committee. All House and Committee rules concerning hearing procedures will apply. Chairman Sensenbrenner and Ranking Member Conyers are the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Task Force and may designate a Member of the Committee to preside over its hearings. All Members of the Judiciary Committee are also members of the Task Force. This Task Force will be effective for six (6) months or until September 26, 2003.