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Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act

USA119th CongressHR-10286| House 
| Updated: 9/3/2026
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    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.
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Timeline
Sep 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted