hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Expands and strengthens anti-price discrimination laws for products and services.
Sponsored by Reps. Perez and Riley (NY).
In committee, no House vote yet.
This bill updates the Clayton Act, a federal antitrust law, to make it harder for businesses to offer different prices for the same products or services to different buyers. It expands the law's reach to include services and transactions 'affecting commerce,' not just 'in commerce.' The bill was introduced by Representative Perez and Representative Riley from New York and is currently awaiting review in the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 2, 2026
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 2, 2026, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. For it to move forward, the committee must review it and vote to send it to the full House for consideration. If passed by the House, it would then go to the Senate, and finally to the President to become law.
This bill makes several changes to existing anti-price discrimination laws. It would make it unlawful to charge different prices for 'products or services' (not just goods) to different purchasers, with some exceptions for things like 'functional discounts.' It also removes a common defense used by sellers who claim they lowered prices to meet a competitor. Additionally, very large companies (over $100 billion in retail sales) could be held accountable for knowingly or unknowingly receiving unfair price breaks, while smaller companies would only be liable if they knowingly received them. If a business is proven to have been discriminated against, it would automatically be presumed to have been harmed by the monetary amount of that discrimination.
Supporters Say
Proponents argue it fosters fair competition and protects smaller businesses from dominant players by preventing unfair pricing tactics.
Critics Say
Opponents might suggest it could hinder efficiency, increase compliance costs for businesses, or lead to less flexible pricing strategies.
Supporters of this kind of legislation often claim it’s essential for ensuring a level playing field, preventing monopolies, and allowing small businesses to thrive against larger competitors. They might point to historical instances where discriminatory pricing harmed local economies. Critics, however, could argue that stricter price controls might stifle innovation, complicate supply chains, or inadvertently lead to higher prices for consumers due to reduced competition or increased operational burdens for businesses.