HR4720Referred to Committee

Cracking Down on Price Gouging Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-23
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Josh Riley
Josh Riley
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 91.3% (598 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

2025-07-23

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would give federal authorities new powers to investigate and penalize energy companies that dramatically raise prices during emergencies or supply shortages. It would allow the government to impose fines on companies found to be unfairly inflating prices for gasoline, heating oil, natural gas, and electricity when consumers are most vulnerable. This would affect energy producers and suppliers, while potentially protecting households and businesses from sudden price spikes during crises.

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