Small business rising is moving the antitrust debate

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2024-01-22
Small business rising is moving the antitrust debate

Small Business Rising (SBR), a coalition of over 40 independent business groups, is fighting against monopoly power in the US economy. Launched in 2021, SBR campaigned against credit card swipe fees and a monopoly tax and advocated for adequate funding for federal agencies that regulate competition. The group has become a sought-after voice representing the small business community to Congress and federal enforcement agencies. SBR represents over 300,000 independent businesses, has been featured in high-profile debates over antitrust, and has helped sway lawmakers to advance legislation to break up the largest tech companies through the House Judiciary Committee. As the Amazon lawsuit continues in court, SBR coalition partners will continue pressing for better federal antitrust enforcement and taking their call for a level playing field to the state level.

Read more at: ilsr.org