Support small businesses by reducing regulatory burdens and increasing access to capital.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Main Street Competes Act?
The Main Street Competes Act passed the House on June 23, 2026, and sits with the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Senate must now schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but the 60 vote threshold remains a major hurdle. Similar bills often fail to receive a Senate vote after passing the House, making the path for this legislation uncertain.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Main Street Competes Act (H.R. 8882 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: The Senate · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5424 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5424 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Hillary Scholten (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.