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Competitive Prices Act: Cracking Down on Hidden Price Collusion

This act aims to make it easier to combat companies that secretly fix prices, leading to higher costs for consumers. It provides citizens and law enforcement with a better chance to prove such practices, potentially resulting in lower prices for products and services and greater market fairness.
Key points
Makes it easier to prove hidden price collusion among companies that act similarly but without an explicit agreement.
Changes rules that made it difficult to pursue price-fixing claims, giving consumers and small businesses a better chance at justice.
Aims to increase market competition, potentially leading to lower prices and better quality products and services for everyone.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2782
Sponsor: Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47]
Process start date: 2023-04-20