HR 1252 · 110th Congress · Commerce

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

Introduced 2007-02-28· Sponsored by Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.(2007-06-05)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 2007-05-23
Roll #404
Yea 284Nay 141
Democrats
228 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
56 Yea·140 Nay
PassedHouse · 2007-05-23
Roll #404
Yea 284Nay 141
Democrats
228 Yea·1 Nay
Republicans
56 Yea·140 Nay

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Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at a price that: (1) is unconscionably excessive; or (2) indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage unusual market conditions or the circumstances of an emergency to increase prices unreasonably. Declares unlawful: (1) intentional reporting of false price information concerning wholesale prices of such products; and (2) market manipulation regarding the purchase or sale at wholesale of such products. Empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General to enforce this Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Requires fines and penalties collected under this Act to be deposited in a separate fund in the treasury to be known as the Consumer Relief Trust Fund to provide assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Declares that nothing in this Act preempts state law. Directs the FTC to facilitate price transparency in wholesale markets for the sale of crude oil and essential petroleum products.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican