Bill > HR6859

This bill, known as the "Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub Act" or the "HOTDOG Act," directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct a study on concession pricing practices at stadiums and arenas that receive public funding, such as grants, tax credits, or tax-exempt bonds, and require ticketed entry. The study, to be completed within 90 days of the bill's enactment, will examine the prices of food and drink items, compare them to prices in surrounding communities, analyze pricing strategies like dynamic pricing and service fees, and assess how venues disclose prices to consumers. Within one year of enactment, the FTC must report its findings to Congress and provide recommendations for improving affordability and transparency in concession pricing, acknowledging that many venues supported by taxpayer money are charging prices for concessions that are unaffordable for average families.

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