H.R.8882

Main Street Competes Act

Chamber Passed·6/24/26

The Main Street Competes Act amends the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to enhance antitrust enforcement for small businesses.

The Main Street Competes Act amends the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to strengthen antitrust enforcement for small businesses. It mandates that the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission report on antitrust violations, including illegal mergers, that harm small businesses. The reports must include data on complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions. The Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration must analyze this data and submit a report to Congress.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Jun 24
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

2
1
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 24

Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Jun 23

House

Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jun 23

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4149-4151)