MAMDANI Act

This bill, known as the MAMDANI Act , mandates the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to undertake a detailed study on the potential impacts of public grocery stores. The study, to be completed within 180 days of enactment, will be conducted in consultation with the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and Food and Nutrition Service. Its purpose is to address concerns about the competitive dynamics and long-term sustainability raised by recent proposals for government-owned grocery stores. The study must analyze the competitive effects on small, medium, and large private grocery stores, farmers, and food banks, as well as impacts on wholesale food prices and supply chains. It will also examine how public grocery stores affect consumer access, choice, and prices, particularly in food deserts , and whether they would receive subsidies or regulatory advantages. The FTC is required to submit an initial report to Congress within one year of the study's completion, and annually thereafter, including recommendations for administrative and legislative action based on its findings.