United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

S 4147 — Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill strengthens prohibitions against price discrimination under the Clayton Act by expanding definitions, modifying the burden of proof, and establishing presumptions of injury for plaintiffs.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    in commerce → in commerce or in any activity affecting commerce

    Expands the scope of activities subject to price discrimination laws.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    commodities → products or services

    Broadens the definition of items subject to price discrimination regulations.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    goods, wares, or merchandise → products or services

    Updates terminology to be more inclusive of modern commerce.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    good faith to meet an equally low price of a competitor, or the services or facilities furnished by a competitor

    Removes a defense that allows sellers to justify discriminatory pricing based on competitor pricing.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    goods → products or services

    Standardizes language to apply broadly to any products or services.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    in commerce → in commerce or in any activity affecting commerce

    Further clarifies the scope of unlawful acts under the section.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    products or commodities → products or services

    Ensures comprehensive coverage of price discrimination rules.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    commodity → product or service

    Consistently applies updated definitions across the section.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    in commerce → in commerce or in any activity affecting commerce

    Expands applicability to include various activities related to commerce.

  • 15 U.S.C. 13

    For purposes of this section... the term 'purchaser' means a person who pays or grants anything of value in exchange for a product or service...

    Provides clear definitions for terms used in regard to purchases and purchasers.

  • 15 U.S.C. 15

    Except as provided in subsection (b) → Except as provided in subsection (b) and (c)

    Addresses additional rules regarding recovery in antitrust cases.

  • 15 U.S.C. 15

    In an action brought with respect to a violation of any subsection of section 2, the plaintiff... shall conclusively be presumed to have sustained injury and damages equal to the monetary amount or equivalent of the unlawful discrimination;

    Establishes a presumption of injury for plaintiffs in discrimination cases.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 542 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (542)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 4147?
S 4147 is sponsored by Welch, Peter (Democratic), Gallego, Ruben (Democratic), Fetterman, John (Democratic), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), and Murphy, Christopher (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 4147?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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