Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today celebrates House passage of the Main Street Competes Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) focus on promoting competitive markets, expanding consumer choice, and supporting small business growth and ownership.
“America’s small businesses thrive when markets are fair, competitive, and open to innovation,” said Laura Strange, NGA chief public affairs and advocacy officer. “The Main Street Competes Act recognizes that competition is a cornerstone of entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. By enhancing the SBA’s ability to assess market concentration and its impact on small businesses, this legislation will help create a more level playing field for independent operators seeking to compete and grow.”
The Main Street Competes Act reinforces the SBA’s role in evaluating competitive conditions across industries and helps to ensure that federal small business policy remains focused on fostering entrepreneurship, consumer choice, and economic opportunity.
Strange added, “NGA appreciates Representatives Derek Schmidt (KS-02) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03) for their bipartisan leadership in advancing this important legislation and securing its passage in the House. Their efforts reflect a strong commitment to ensuring that small businesses remain a vital part of America’s economy and communities.”
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About the National Grocers Association
NGA is the national trade association representing the retail and wholesale community grocers that comprise the independent sector of the food distribution industry. An independent retailer is a privately owned or controlled food retail company operating a variety of formats. The independent grocery sector is accountable for about 1.2 percent of the nation’s overall economy and is responsible for generating more than $250 billion in sales, 1.1 million jobs, $39 billion in wages and $36 billion in taxes. NGA members include retail and wholesale grocers located in every congressional district across the country, as well as state grocers’ associations, manufacturers and service suppliers.
