What does Preamble of Lower Grocery Prices Act do?

This bill aims to prohibit certain uses of algorithmic decision systems in determining prices for food, groceries, and agricultural commodities. The bill is referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Committee on the Judiciary.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Lower Grocery Prices Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Lower Grocery Prices Act.

What does PROHIBITION ON SURVEILLANCE-BASED PRICE SETTING FOR FOOD, of Lower Grocery Prices Act do?

This section prohibits surveillance-based price setting for food, groceries, and agricultural commodities. Exceptions to the prohibition exist for price differences based on reasonable costs, discounts for broadly defined groups, and discounts offered through affirmative enrollment programs. To qualify for an exception, eligibility criteria must be clearly disclosed, discounts must be offered uniformly, and surveillance data must only be used for offering or administering discounts. Entities engaging in certain price setting practices must publish procedures ensuring data accuracy, consumer correction processes, and disclosure of data usage. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is responsible for enforcing this section and has the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties as under the Federal Trade Commission Act. States may bring civil actions on behalf of residents to enjoin violations, obtain damages, restitution, and other relief. Individuals injured by violations may bring a private right of action to seek injunctive relief, damages, and other relief. Pre-dispute arbitration agreements and joint action waivers related to this section are not valid or enforceable. The term 'surveillance-based price setting' is defined as using an automated decision system to offer customized prices based on surveillance data.

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Lower Grocery Prices Act

Last updated: 4/9/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2026

Author: Chris Pappas (D-NH)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits retailers from using automated systems to set food and grocery prices based on consumer data collected through surveillance.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce the prohibition, and states and individuals can pursue legal action against violators.
Exceptions to the prohibition exist for discounts based on reasonable costs, group affiliations, or affirmative enrollment programs, provided certain data usage and disclosure requirements are met.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 4640(In Committee)Official page

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