Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

Senate Bill 3576 - Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T00:41:44Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3576 Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Commerce. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 12:41 AM

Congressional Summary of S 3576

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

This bill prohibits a person from selling or offering for sale an essential good or service at a price that is unconscionably excessive during, or in anticipation of, a state of emergency or natural disaster. Additionally, the bill establishes a telephone hotline to receive complaints from the public about potential violations of this prohibition.

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Current Status of Bill S 3576

Bill S 3576 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2020. Bill S 3576 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 24, 2020. Bill S 3576's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of March 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3576

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3576

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Consumer affairs

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Government information and archives

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Inflation and prices

- Natural disasters

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3576

Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act

A bill to clarify that the Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits excessive and unjustified price increases in the sale of certain products and services when an emergency or disaster results in abnormal disruptions of the market, and for other purposes.