Senator Chris Murphy introduces the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, targeting corporate price discrimination to benefit small businesses.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Murphy introduces legislative measure: U.S. Senator Chris Murphy has introduced the Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act, aimed at tackling corporate price discrimination affecting small businesses. The bill seeks to reduce prices for American families by holding large corporations accountable for unfair pricing practices.
Key provisions of the bill: The legislation proposes to repeal the "meeting competition" defense, eliminate requirements for large retailers to knowingly engage in price discrimination, and expand protections to include services. Supporters argue it will level the playing field for small businesses, which have struggled against larger competitors.
Broad coalition of support: The bill is co-sponsored by several Democratic senators and backed by various advocacy groups. Advocates believe it addresses long-standing issues of unfair pricing that harm both local businesses and consumers, fundamentally aiming to rebuild local economies.
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Christopher Murphy Fundraising
Christopher Murphy recently disclosed $557.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 145th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
Murphy disclosed $400.6K of spending. This was the 155th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Murphy disclosed $10.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 16th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Christopher Murphy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Christopher Murphy is worth $904.0K, as of March 21st, 2026. This is the 338th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Murphy has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Christopher Murphy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Christopher Murphy:
- S.4147: A bill to strengthen the prohibition on price discrimination under the Clayton Act, and for other purposes.
- S.4121: A bill to prohibit the unauthorized possession of a firearm at a Federal election site.
- S.4115: A bill to ban certain types of wagers.
- S.4088: A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes.
- S.4086: A bill to establish protections for health care providers who raise concerns about the quality of health care services, and for other purposes.
- S.4085: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to prevent hospitals or skilled nursing facilities that are owned by certain firms from participating in the Medicare program.
You can track bills proposed by Christopher Murphy on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Murphy.
2030 Connecticut US Senate Election
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Approximately $110,160 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
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