S3516Referred to Committee

Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-17
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Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 64.1% (320 recorded votes)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2025-12-17

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would ban automated software programs (bots) that quickly buy up limited inventory of high-demand items like concert tickets and holiday gifts, allowing resellers to mark up prices significantly. By requiring ticket sellers and retailers to implement technology that prevents these automated purchases, the bill aims to help regular consumers get fair access to popular products at reasonable prices. The measure would apply to online retailers and ticketing platforms across the country.

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