HOTDOG Act
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Introduced
Summary
Concession pricing transparency and affordability are the bill's core goals. It would direct the Federal Trade Commission to study how ticketed, publicly subsidized stadiums and arenas set food and drink prices and then recommend changes to make concessions clearer and more affordable.
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- Families: Families who attend games and concerts would get data showing how venue concession prices compare to nearby restaurants, highlighting where costs are unaffordable.
- Fans and travelers: The study would examine pricing tools like dynamic pricing, service fees, promotions, and whether venues disclose prices online or at entry so consumers can see costs before buying.
- Publicly subsidized venues and local communities: The focus is on stadiums and arenas built or operated with public subsidies, comparing on-site prices with surrounding communities to identify large markups.
- Policymakers and industry: The FTC would begin the study within 90 days and must report to Congress within one year with legislative, regulatory, and industry recommendations to improve affordability and transparency.
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FTC study of stadium concession prices
If enacted, the bill would require the Federal Trade Commission to study concession prices at a nationwide sample of covered venues within 90 days and report to Congress within 1 year. Covered venues would be stadiums or arenas that host pro sports, concerts, or similar events at least 5 days per year, used public subsidies (like grants, tax credits, development incentives, or tax-exempt bonds), require tickets, and sell food or drinks. The FTC would collect item prices, compare them to nearby restaurants and bars, examine practices like dynamic pricing, service fees, and promotions, and check whether prices are shown online or at entry. The report would include results and recommend legislative, regulatory, or industry actions to improve price transparency and affordability, including options like price caps or reduced-price menu choices.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]
PA • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]
NY • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42]
CA • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
IL • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
TX • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]
LA • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 12/18/2025
Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10]
VA • D
Sponsored 1/12/2026
Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3]
MI • D
Sponsored 1/12/2026
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