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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 6830· 119th Congress

State Attorneys General Price Discrimination Enforcement

To amend the Clayton Act to permit a State attorney general to bring a civil action for damages as parens patriae for injuries sustained by reason of price discrimination in violation of the Robinson-Patman Act amendments to the Clayton Act, and for other purposes.

Sponsor
Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Introduced
Dec 17, 2025
Last Action
Dec 17, 2025
Passage
35%
Introduced
Dec 17, 2025
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • This bill allows state attorneys general to sue companies on behalf of their residents for unfair pricing practices, specifically when businesses charge different prices to different buyers in ways that hurt competition.
  • Currently, only the federal government and private individuals can bring these types of cases. This bill expands who can enforce anti-discrimination pricing laws to include state-level officials.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Consumers and small businesses could benefit if state attorneys general use this power to challenge pricing practices they believe are unfair, though the practical impact depends on how aggressively states pursue such cases.
  • This addresses a potential gap in enforcement of pricing laws. It gives states another tool to protect their residents and local businesses from what they consider discriminatory pricing by large companies.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • The bill was introduced in the House on December 17, 2025, and referred to the Judiciary Committee where it awaits review.
  • Contact your House representative to express your position on expanding state enforcement of antitrust laws, or monitor the Judiciary Committee's activity on this bill.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Dec 17, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Dec 17, 2025Introduced in House
  • Dec 17, 2025Introduced in House