A Democratic bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the American Cost of Living Defense Act. It directs the Federal Trade Commission to set up an interagency working group within one year. This group will track and report on market concentration and monopoly activity in certain sectors of the economy. The Federal Trade Commission must make reports available to the public on its website starting two years after enactment and every three years after that. These reports must include visual data representations like graphs and charts to ensure the data is easily understandable by the general public. Covered sectors of the economy are defined as goods or services that consumers regularly purchase to sustain basic daily functioning, such as food, fuel, rent, and medical care.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The legislation requires public reporting on market concentration, supply chain bottlenecks, and top firm market shares with accessible visual data representations.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Tracking market concentration in essential daily sectors like food, rent, and medical care helps low-income households facing high cost-of-living pressures.
- Scored +3
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Middle-class families benefit from accessible public reports detailing factors driving up the costs of basic consumer goods and services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(c)(1) requires the Federal Trade Commission to make a report available to the public on its primary website detailing market concentration, monopoly activity, and corporate bottlenecks contributing to consumer price increases. This could benefit the public by providing clear information on what is driving up costs for basic goods and services.
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Section 2(c)(2) requires reports to include visual data representations, including graphs and charts, to ensure the data is accessible and easily understandable by the general public. This helps everyday people easily see and understand complex economic data without needing to wade through confusing text.
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Section 2(c)(1)(E) requires the reports to include recommendations for using existing authorities to address market concentration and monopoly activity within covered sectors. This gives the public insight into how officials can act to fix market problems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or harms for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Tracking market concentration in essential daily sectors like food, rent, and medical care helps low-income households facing high cost-of-living pressures. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Middle-class families benefit from accessible public reports detailing factors driving up the costs of basic consumer goods and services. Would children be better off under this? — Public reporting on market concentration for essential daily goods like baby food, formula, and food products benefits households with children. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — Consumers gain clearer insight into market concentration driving up prices for daily necessities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees benefit from increased transparency regarding price increases in healthcare, prescription drugs, and basic consumer goods. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Reports covering medical care commodities and prescription drugs provide useful insights for seniors managing fixed incomes. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Transparency regarding costs for basic necessities helps young adults understand and navigate cost-of-living pressures.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The legislation requires public reporting on market concentration, supply chain bottlenecks, and top firm market shares with accessible visual data representations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill mandates that the FTC convene an interagency working group across multiple federal departments and agencies to report on market concentration.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill directs the FTC to report on market concentration, bottlenecks, and price coordination affecting basic consumer goods and services.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The legislation establishes tracking and reporting requirements regarding market concentration and monopoly activity across sectors.
- 10/22/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House