Antitrust Freedom Act of 2026

The Antitrust Freedom Act of 2026 would amend federal antitrust laws (Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and FTC Act) to explicitly exclude voluntary economic agreements between individuals or groups from being prohibited under these laws. This means business partnerships, joint ventures, and similar collaborative arrangements would no longer face antitrust scrutiny or enforcement actions. The bill directly affects individuals and businesses entering such voluntary agreements by removing the risk of legal challenges under current antitrust frameworks. It does not change how antitrust laws apply to other practices, such as price-fixing or monopolistic behavior.