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H.R. 6830119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Dec 17, 2025Decoded by AI · checked against the record
Official title: Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025
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HR 6830 lets state attorneys general sue suppliers for price discrimination under the Robinson-Patman Act on residents' behalf.
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HR 6830 amends the Clayton Act to add the Robinson-Patman Act to the list of laws that state attorneys general can enforce through lawsuits. The Robinson-Patman Act prohibits large suppliers from charging different prices to different buyers in ways that harm competition. State attorneys general could now seek money damages in court on behalf of residents harmed by such pricing.
Small and independent businesses such as local grocery stores, pharmacies, and hardware shops are the most directly affected parties. Everyday consumers are also affected, as the law ties fairer business competition to broader effects on prices and choices.
Before this bill, enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act relied primarily on private lawsuits or federal government action, leaving no state-level pathway. This change opens a new avenue for states to act when suppliers offer large discounts exclusively to big-box retailers in ways that disadvantage smaller competitors.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.