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Small Business Support: Combating Unfair Competition

This act aims to strengthen small businesses by improving the enforcement of antitrust laws. This means the government will more closely examine how large companies affect competition, potentially leading to more opportunities for small businesses and greater consumer choice.
Key points
The President will be required to present annual detailed data on the state of small businesses, including startups and failures, broken down by urban, suburban, and rural areas.
The act mandates an examination of how antitrust law enforcement affects small business competitiveness and problems arising from a lack of enforcement.
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will need to report on how their antitrust actions protect small businesses from unfair practices like predatory pricing or anti-competitive mergers.
The Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration will evaluate the effectiveness of antitrust efforts in protecting small businesses.
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Print number: 117_HR_9138
Sponsor: Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3]
Process start date: 2022-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Main Street Competes Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9138.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President will be required to present annual detailed data on the state of small businesses, including startups and failures, broken down by urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • The act mandates an examination of how antitrust law enforcement affects small business competitiveness and problems arising from a lack of enforcement.
  • The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission will need to report on how their antitrust actions protect small businesses from unfair practices like predatory pricing or anti-competitive mergers.
  • The Office of Advocacy of the Small Business Administration will evaluate the effectiveness of antitrust efforts in protecting small businesses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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