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Antitrust Freedom Act: Exempting voluntary economic coordination from antitrust laws

This bill aims to exempt voluntary economic agreements and coordination between individuals or groups of individuals from major antitrust laws (Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and FTC Act). This change grants citizens and small groups greater freedom to cooperate and enter into economic contracts without facing antitrust scrutiny. The consequence is potentially making it easier for individuals and small businesses to coordinate activities and pool resources in the marketplace.
Key points
Voluntary economic coordination by individuals is exempted from key antitrust legislation.
Increased freedom for citizens to form economic agreements, associations, and contracts.
Potential simplification for small groups and individual entrepreneurs to coordinate market activities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4290
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Process start date: 2024-05-08