Bill would ban grocery stores from using your data to raise your prices
In committeeH.R. 8895Latest action
Sponsor: Josh Gottheimer · Representative · NJ
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Official title: No Rigged Grocery Prices Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 8895 would bar large grocery stores and delivery apps from using personal data to charge some shoppers higher prices than others.
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What does this do?
HR 8895 would make it illegal for large grocery stores and food delivery apps to use shoppers' personal data to set higher prices for certain individuals. The ban covers stores of at least 15,000 square feet and delivery platforms such as Instacart or DoorDash. Exceptions exist for voluntary loyalty programs, temporary retention discounts, and price differences tied to real costs like shipping or taxes.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects everyday shoppers who buy groceries in stores or through delivery apps. It also applies to large grocery chains and delivery companies that would need to change how their pricing software works.
Why does it matter?
If enacted, the Federal Trade Commission could treat violations as unfair or deceptive business practices and take legal action against companies that break the rules. The bill also requires the Department of Labor to study whether electronic shelf price tags are reducing grocery store jobs, though that study has no immediate effect on anyone.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · May 19, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.