H.R. 6830Introduced35% passage probability
State Attorneys General Price Discrimination Enforcement — Plain-English Explanation
Bill: H.R. 6830Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-CA)
In short: 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.
What does State Attorneys General Price Discrimination Enforcement do?
- 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.
Why does State Attorneys General Price Discrimination Enforcement matter?
- 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.
What happens next with State Attorneys General Price Discrimination Enforcement?
- 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.
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Legislative Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House