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Pink Tax Repeal Act

USA119th CongressHR-3374| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Pink Tax Repeal Act," aims to eliminate gender-based pricing disparities for consumer products and services. Its primary purpose is to prohibit any person from selling or offering for sale substantially similar products or services at different prices based on the gender of the individuals for whom they are intended or marketed. Specifically, for consumer products , it is unlawful to price items from the same manufacturer differently if they are substantially similar, meaning there are no substantial differences in materials, intended use, or functional design and features, with coloring not counting as a substantial difference. For services , it is unlawful to price them differently if they are substantially similar, meaning there is no substantial difference in the time, difficulty, or cost of providing them. Enforcement of these prohibitions falls primarily to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , which will treat any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC is granted the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties to enforce this section as it has under its existing authority. Additionally, State Attorneys General are authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their state's residents to enjoin further violations, compel compliance, or obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation. State Attorneys General must notify the FTC before initiating such actions, and the FTC retains the right to intervene in these cases. This dual enforcement mechanism aims to ensure broad compliance with the new pricing regulations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2048
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3853
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7828
Pink Tax Repeal Act
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2048
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3853
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7828
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

Pink Tax Repeal Act

USA119th CongressHR-3374| House 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
This bill, titled the "Pink Tax Repeal Act," aims to eliminate gender-based pricing disparities for consumer products and services. Its primary purpose is to prohibit any person from selling or offering for sale substantially similar products or services at different prices based on the gender of the individuals for whom they are intended or marketed. Specifically, for consumer products , it is unlawful to price items from the same manufacturer differently if they are substantially similar, meaning there are no substantial differences in materials, intended use, or functional design and features, with coloring not counting as a substantial difference. For services , it is unlawful to price them differently if they are substantially similar, meaning there is no substantial difference in the time, difficulty, or cost of providing them. Enforcement of these prohibitions falls primarily to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , which will treat any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC is granted the same jurisdiction, powers, and duties to enforce this section as it has under its existing authority. Additionally, State Attorneys General are authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their state's residents to enjoin further violations, compel compliance, or obtain damages, restitution, or other compensation. State Attorneys General must notify the FTC before initiating such actions, and the FTC retains the right to intervene in these cases. This dual enforcement mechanism aims to ensure broad compliance with the new pricing regulations.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2048
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3853
Pink Tax Repeal Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7828
Pink Tax Repeal Act
May 13, 2025
Introduced in House
May 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2048
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3853
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7828
    Pink Tax Repeal Act


  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Norma J. Torres

Norma J. Torres

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (27)
Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Commerce

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