Officially: Price Gouging Prevention Act of 2025
Companies could face new federal penalties for charging prices that are far too high, especially during major disruptions. The FTC and state officials could sue, and public companies would have to give investors more detail about price-driven profits after those events.
Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Commerce
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. (7/17/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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