H.R. 8882Passed one chamberJobs & the economy
Bill would require regular reports on antitrust enforcement for small businesses
Data as of July 23, 2026
The bill requires DOJ and FTC to report every two years on antitrust actions affecting small businesses.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The Main Street Competes Act updates a 1980 small business policy law to address how antitrust enforcement affects small companies. It creates a biennial reporting system requiring DOJ and FTC to track complaints, investigations, and enforcement actions related to small businesses, with data sent to the SBA's Office of Advocacy for analysis and reporting to Congress.
Who does it affect?
Small business owners, the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy.
Why does it matter?
The bill increases federal reporting requirements and gives Congress more regular data to evaluate antitrust enforcement, without changing antitrust law or agency powers.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Main Street Competes Act
- Introduced:
- May 19, 2026
- Latest action:
- June 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov