# 119-s-4401: PRICE Act

119-s-4401, PRICE Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-10).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4401
- Congress: 119
- Title: PRICE Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-NM)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-10

## Summary

**Transparent, limited delivery fees for third-party delivery platforms.** This bill would require platforms to use a fixed, disclosed pricing method and to show item prices, delivery fees, taxes, and an ongoing total clearly during the ordering process. - Consumers would see the retail price for each item and any delivery fees shown prominently, an ongoing total while ordering, and a clear breakdown of each delivery fee before payment. - Third-party delivery platforms would have to set a fee-calculation method by the time a user selects a retail establishment and not change it once an order begins. That method may use the store's total price and delivery factors like distance but may not use customer traits or negotiated deals. - Retail establishments would be protected from platforms using negotiated arrangements to alter delivery fees, while platforms may still let users add gratuities. - Enforcement would be handled by the Federal Trade Commission under its unfair or deceptive acts authority and by state attorneys general, who can seek injunctions, damages, or restitution and generally must notify the FTC before suing.

## Provisions PRIA read

- FTC and states enforce delivery rules: benefit, medium. If enacted, violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the FTC Act and the FTC would enforce the rules. The FTC could write regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act. State attorneys general could sue on behalf of residents, but must notify the FTC first and the FTC may…
- Clear price rules for delivery apps: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would define which apps and sales it covers when it takes effect. It would stop apps from using a user’s past behavior or inferred willingness to pay to set delivery fees. Apps would have to set the fee method no later than when you pick a store and keep it fixed once you start…
- Platforms can offer tipping options: benefit, low. If enacted, the bill would not stop delivery apps from letting users add a gratuity to an order. The provision would preserve apps' ability to accept tips for workers. This clarification would take effect 90 days after enactment.
- Illegal to Run Noncompliant Delivery Apps: mixed, medium. If enacted, the bill would make it unlawful to operate a third-party delivery platform unless it meets the pricing, calculation, and disclosure rules. The rule would apply to apps whose main job is same-day delivery and that are not owned by the store. The prohibition would start 90 days after enac…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-s-4401 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4401)

## Related
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4668)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-4504: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4504)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4401 (as of 2026-09-10).