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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Rashida Tlaib

Democrat · MI · Representative

Votes with party: 93.6% (543 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/T000481

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Cosponsors (81)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-08-12

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-08-12
House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2025-08-12

Previously

Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-12
Judiciary CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-12

Plain-English Summary

This bill would give the federal government power to prevent grocery stores from raising prices excessively during emergencies or supply shortages, allowing regulators to penalize retailers they determine are unfairly inflating food costs. The law would primarily affect large supermarket chains and food retailers, potentially limiting their ability to increase prices on essential items when demand spikes or supplies become scarce. Supporters argue it protects consumers from exploitation during crises, while critics worry it could discourage stores from stocking shelves or lead to shortages if profit margins become too thin.

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Subjects

Commerce

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