What does Preamble of HR 6830 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Clayton Act. The proposed amendment would allow a State attorney general to bring a civil action for damages as parens patriae. The civil action would be related to injuries sustained due to price discrimination. The price discrimination must be in violation of the Robinson-Patman Act amendments to the Clayton Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6830 do?

This bill is formally titled the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025.

What does AMENDMENT. of HR 6830 do?

This section amends Section 4C(a)(1) of the Clayton Act. The amendment inserts 'or section 2 of this Act' after 'any violation of the Sherman Act' within Section 4C(a)(1).

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Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025 — HR. 6830

Last updated: 12/17/2025 · Introduced: 12/17/2025

Author: Maxine Waters (D-CA)

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This bill amends the Clayton Act to allow State attorneys general to bring civil actions for damages related to price discrimination that violates the Robinson-Patman Act.
The bill expands the types of violations that can trigger civil actions under the Clayton Act to include violations of Section 2 of the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3548(In Committee)Official page

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