Sen. Lujan Introduces PRICE Act to Ban Hidden Fees and Personalized Pricing on Delivery Apps
The PRICE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
While the bill addresses a common frustration for many Americans, it faces a difficult path due to strong opposition from the tech industry and a lack of Republican cosponsors so far.
Delivery drivers who work for platforms like DoorDash and UberEats could see indirect effects. The bill protects customer tipping by stating nothing prevents platforms from allowing gratuities. However, if stricter pricing rules reduce platform revenue or order volume, it could affect driver earnings or availability of delivery jobs. The net effect is uncertain.
“Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a third-party delivery platform from allowing a user to add a gratuity to their order.”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Rep. Dan Goldman and Sen. Ben Ray Luján introduced the PRICE Act to provide clarity on delivery app pricing. The bill requires apps like DoorDash and Uber Eats to show a full running price as items are added to the cart and provide a clear breakdown of all fees prior to the checkout screen.
The PRICE Act aims to ban 'surveillance pricing,' where companies use personal data like location and browsing history to set individualized prices. It also mandates that delivery platforms show the total 'all-in' price in real-time as consumers shop, preventing surprise fees at checkout.
The reintroduced PRICE Act targets 'junk fees' and surveillance pricing on platforms like Grubhub and DoorDash. The legislation would classify undisclosed fees as deceptive practices under the FTC Act and require apps to display a running total including taxes and mandatory charges.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PRICE Act
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