Bill116th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2020Commerce
H.R. 6457
Disaster and Emergency Pricing Abuse Prevention Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 7, 2020)
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.
What just happenedApr 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5](D-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 7, 2020
- Apr 7, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House