Washington, June 23 -- Congressman Derek Schmidt issued the following press release:

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03). The bill would help level the playing field for small businesses. The bill would require federal agencies to report to Congress each year on how antitrust laws are working, how they are helping small businesses compete, and what changes in antitrust law or policy could better support small business growth.

"Many small businesses find themselves competing against national or global corporations that have far more resources, influence, and market power," Congressman Schmidt...