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Main Street Competes Act

USA119th CongressHR-8882| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Derek Schmidt (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Main Street Competes Act aims to strengthen the focus on small business competitiveness within federal antitrust enforcement. It amends the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to explicitly declare that federal policy should promote competitive markets, consumer choice, and business ownership by enforcing antitrust laws against anticompetitive conduct and illegal mergers that harm small businesses and their growth. A key provision of the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission , referred to as "specified entities," to submit biennial reports. These reports must detail how their antitrust enforcement activities promoted competition for small businesses, including the number of antitrust complaints filed by small businesses and the subsequent inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions taken. This ensures transparency and accountability regarding the impact of antitrust efforts on the small business sector. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy compile and analyze these reports. The Office of Advocacy will then submit its own report to Congress, summarizing the findings, evaluating issues related to anticompetitive conduct affecting small businesses, and providing recommendations for both administrative and legislative actions to deter such conduct and foster small business growth.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9138
Main Street Competes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5424
Main Street Competes Act
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9138
    Main Street Competes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5424
    Main Street Competes Act


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • May 20, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • May 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Main Street Competes Act

USA119th CongressHR-8882| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2026
The Main Street Competes Act aims to strengthen the focus on small business competitiveness within federal antitrust enforcement. It amends the Small Business Economic Policy Act of 1980 to explicitly declare that federal policy should promote competitive markets, consumer choice, and business ownership by enforcing antitrust laws against anticompetitive conduct and illegal mergers that harm small businesses and their growth. A key provision of the bill requires the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission , referred to as "specified entities," to submit biennial reports. These reports must detail how their antitrust enforcement activities promoted competition for small businesses, including the number of antitrust complaints filed by small businesses and the subsequent inquiries, investigations, and enforcement actions taken. This ensures transparency and accountability regarding the impact of antitrust efforts on the small business sector. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy compile and analyze these reports. The Office of Advocacy will then submit its own report to Congress, summarizing the findings, evaluating issues related to anticompetitive conduct affecting small businesses, and providing recommendations for both administrative and legislative actions to deter such conduct and foster small business growth.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9138
Main Street Competes Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5424
Main Street Competes Act
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
May 20, 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
May 20, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9138
    Main Street Competes Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5424
    Main Street Competes Act


  • May 19, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • May 20, 2026
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.


  • May 20, 2026
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Derek Schmidt (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted