This legislation, known as the Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act, aims to regulate concession prices and promote small business involvement in publicly funded stadiums. It applies to venues receiving public funding, such as federal grants or tax exemptions, and having a seating capacity of at least 10,000, excluding higher education institutions. The core provision mandates that the price of concessions sold at these stadiums cannot exceed 7 percent above the market rate for comparable goods in the nearest metropolitan area. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions designed to support small businesses within these venues. Covered stadiums must, to the extent possible, ensure that concession contracts encourage providers to make locations available for lease or sublicense to small businesses. Crucially, stadiums are prohibited from charging small businesses a fee for the right to sell concessions, though agreements for reimbursement of operating costs or commercial leases are still permitted. Enforcement of these rules falls under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . Any violation of the concession pricing or small business provisions will be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC will exercise its full jurisdiction, powers, and duties to ensure compliance, subjecting violators to the penalties and immunities outlined in the Act.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
USA119th CongressHR-10286| House
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This legislation, known as the Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act, aims to regulate concession prices and promote small business involvement in publicly funded stadiums. It applies to venues receiving public funding, such as federal grants or tax exemptions, and having a seating capacity of at least 10,000, excluding higher education institutions. The core provision mandates that the price of concessions sold at these stadiums cannot exceed 7 percent above the market rate for comparable goods in the nearest metropolitan area. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions designed to support small businesses within these venues. Covered stadiums must, to the extent possible, ensure that concession contracts encourage providers to make locations available for lease or sublicense to small businesses. Crucially, stadiums are prohibited from charging small businesses a fee for the right to sell concessions, though agreements for reimbursement of operating costs or commercial leases are still permitted. Enforcement of these rules falls under the purview of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) . Any violation of the concession pricing or small business provisions will be treated as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC will exercise its full jurisdiction, powers, and duties to ensure compliance, subjecting violators to the penalties and immunities outlined in the Act.