A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 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 "No Rigged Grocery Prices Act" aims to stop food retailers and third-party delivery services from using consumer personal data to engage in dynamic pricing. This practice involves increasing food prices based on a consumer's specific information. The bill allows exceptions for loyalty programs, promotional offers, or price changes based on objective costs like shipping. It also requires online grocery retailers to disclose changes in item availability or if items are weighed for pricing. Additionally, delivery services must get explicit approval before substituting grocery items. Finally, the Secretary of Labor must report on how electronic shelf labels affect grocery store employment.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +7
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?
The bill prohibits retailers from using personal data to implement dynamic pricing and requires transparency for online orders.
- Scored +6
Does this give people more control over their personal data?
The bill restricts the use of personal data for the purpose of dynamic pricing in grocery retail.
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
Prohibiting dynamic pricing based on personal data prevents potential price discrimination against specific consumers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection from price increases based on personal data: The bill prohibits covered entities from using technology that uses personal data to engage in dynamic pricing, which is defined as increasing the price of food based on a consumer's information (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(d)(2)).
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Transparency in online shopping: For entities offering online grocery orders, the bill requires disclosure if the availability of a grocery item has changed or if the item is weighed to determine the price (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Control over item substitutions: Third-party delivery service providers must obtain explicit approval from a consumer before substituting a grocery item (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Retention of consumer benefits: Consumers can still access benefits through voluntary loyalty programs, reward programs, or temporary discounts meant to retain existing customers (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text: The provided text focuses on prohibitions, requirements, and reporting rather than outlining negative consequences for individuals or groups.
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? — Prohibiting dynamic pricing based on personal data prevents potential price discrimination against specific consumers. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The bill prevents food retailers from raising prices based on a consumer's personal data profile. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill provides more consumer control over third-party delivery service item substitutions.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill prohibits retailers from using personal data to implement dynamic pricing and requires transparency for online orders.
- Education And Technology
- Does this give people more control over their personal data? — The bill restricts the use of personal data for the purpose of dynamic pricing in grocery retail.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill requires online retailers to disclose changes in item availability or weighing practices.
- 10/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York