A Democratic bill with 3 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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
The PRICE Act aims to regulate how third-party delivery platforms charge users for orders. It requires these platforms to follow specific rules regarding the calculation and transparency of delivery fees. Once a user begins an order, the delivery fee methodology cannot change. Platforms must also clearly display item prices and ongoing order totals throughout the process. Additionally, the bill mandates a clear explanation of all delivery fees before payment is requested. Enforcement of these rules will be handled by the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill mandates transparency in delivery fees and prevents platforms from using personal data to manipulate pricing.
- Scored +5
Does this put more rules on large technology companies?
The bill imposes new regulatory requirements and pricing constraints on third-party delivery platforms.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill requires platforms to be transparent about their fee structures and pricing methodologies to consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Price Transparency: Platforms must prominently display the price charged by the retail establishment and any applicable delivery fees when a user selects an item (Section 3(b)(2)). This helps users know exactly what they are being charged for individual items.
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Predictable Total Costs: The law requires platforms to display an ongoing total amount that includes every item selected, plus taxes and fees, throughout the ordering process (Section 3(b)(3)). This allows people to track their spending in real-time as they add items to their cart.
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Clearer Fee Explanations: Before a user pays, the platform must provide a clear and conspicuous explanation of each delivery fee, including what it is for and whether it is refundable (Section 3(b)(4)). This prevents confusion regarding extra charges.
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Fairer Fee Calculations: Delivery fees must be based on the total price of items and specific factors like delivery distance, while banning fees based on user characteristics like price sensitivity or prior purchasing behavior (Section 3(b)(1)). This aims to prevent platforms from charging different users different prices based on their personal data.
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Consumer Protection Through Enforcement: The Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General are empowered to take action against platforms that violate these rules (Section 4). This provides a way for people to seek damages, restitution, or compensation if they are treated unfairly (Section 4(b)(1)(A)(iii)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Platform Business Models: The bill prohibits platforms from using certain variables to calculate delivery fees, such as a user's inferred willingness to pay or prior purchasing behavior (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(i)). This limits how platforms can use data to set their pricing structures.
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Prohibition of Negotiated Pricing Factors: Delivery fees cannot be based on any factors related to arrangements negotiated between the delivery platform and the retail establishment (Section 3(b)(1)(B)(ii)). This restricts a platform's ability to incorporate specific business agreements into their fee calculations.
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? — The bill prevents price discrimination based on inferred price sensitivity or prior purchasing behavior. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill ensures predictable total costs and prevents hidden or changing delivery fees during the ordering process. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill provides more predictable pricing for residents who frequently use third-party delivery services.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill mandates transparency in delivery fees and prevents platforms from using personal data to manipulate pricing.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more rules on large technology companies? — The bill imposes new regulatory requirements and pricing constraints on third-party delivery platforms.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires platforms to be transparent about their fee structures and pricing methodologies to consumers.
- 4/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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