# 119-hr-6859: HOTDOG Act

119-hr-6859, HOTDOG Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-6859
- Congress: 119
- Title: HOTDOG Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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. - 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.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Rep. Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17] (D-PA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18] (D-NY), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-CA-42] (D-CA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] (D-TX), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2] (D-LA), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scholten, Hillary J. [D-MI-3] (D-MI), 2026-01-12T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- FTC study of stadium concession prices: benefit, low. 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 y…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act
- 119-hr-15: Equality Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-6859 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6859)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-51)
- [119-hr-20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-20)
- [119-hr-5390: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5390)
- [119-hr-15: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-15)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6859 (as of 2026-04-21).