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Summary · Congress.gov
Main Street Competes Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to separately report biennially to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on how such agency's enforcement of federal antitrust law has promoted competition and deterred anticompetitive conduct that harms small businesses. The reports must include the number of antitrust inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions conducted by the agencies. Further, the SBA must report to Congress a summary of the DOJ and FTC reports that includes, as appropriate, recommendations for administration actions that may promote competition and deter anticompetitive conduct. The bill replaces a requirement that the President report annually to Congress about the role of small businesses in the economy on an industry-by-industry basis.
Action Timeline
2026-06-24
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-23
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8882.
2026-06-23
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-06-23
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4149-4150)
2026-06-23
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2026-06-23
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4149-4151)
2026-06-23
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4149-4150)
2026-06-03
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 595.
2026-06-03
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-682.
2026-06-03
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-682.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HR.8882 pass?
HR.8882 is still alive. Current stage: PASSED_ONE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HR.8882 do?
Main Street Competes Act This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to separately report biennially to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on how such agency's enforcement of federal antitrust law has promoted competition and deterred anticompetitive conduct that harms small businesses. The reports must include the number of antitrust inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions conducted by the agencies. Further, the SBA must report to Congress a summary of the DOJ and FTC reports that includes, as appropriate, recommendations for admin…
Who sponsored HR.8882?
HR.8882 was sponsored by Hillary J. Scholten (D-Michigan).
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