Sports and Concert Venue Concession Prices: FTC Study and Report
Also known as: HOTDOG Act
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Key Points
Congress would direct the Federal Trade Commission to study food and drink prices at subsidized stadiums and arenas across the country.
The study would compare venue prices to nearby local prices (like bars and restaurants) and look at practices like dynamic pricing, service fees, and promotions.
The FTC would review how clearly venues show prices before you buy, including whether prices are posted online or shown when you enter.
Within 1 year of the law taking effect, the FTC would report findings to Congress and suggest possible actions to improve affordability and price transparency.
This bill does not set price limits yet; it mainly gathers data and recommendations that could lead to future rules or laws.
Consumer ProtectionSmall Business
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Dec 18, 2025House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on certain concession pricing practices, and for other purposes.
Bill NumberHR 6859
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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