Bill · H.R. 10110· House(119-HR-10110)
Housing Price Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 8/17/2026
- Last activity
- 8/17/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Kathy Castor
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Housing Price Transparency Act requires individuals or entities using algorithms to set or recommend rental prices to disclose that an algorithm is being used for monthly rates. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these disclosure requirements, treating violations as unfair or deceptive practices. States are granted the authority to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents to enforce compliance or seek damages. Additionally, the bill establishes a private right of action for injured individuals to seek injunctions or monetary damages. This legislation aims to increase transparency within the housing rental market regarding automated pricing.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+7
The bill enhances consumer protection by requiring transparency in algorithmic pricing and providing a private right of action for redress.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates transparency regarding the use of algorithms in setting rental prices.
Does this make housing cost less?+5
By increasing rental price transparency, the bill helps consumers navigate the rental market more effectively.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
Businesses using algorithmic pricing will face new disclosure requirements and potential litigation risks.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: People looking for rental accommodation will be clearly notified if an algorithm was used to set their monthly rates, as required by Section s 2(a).
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Consumer Protection and Redress: Individuals who are injured by a failure to disclose algorithmic pricing can sue in district court to recover actual monetary losses or receive at least $10,000 for each violation, according to Section 2(d)(1)(B).
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Legal Support for Residents: State attorneys general or officials can bring civil actions to enjoin certain practices, enforce compliance, or obtain damages and restitution for the residents of their state under Section 2(c)(1).
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Recovery of Costs: Individuals who successfully sue under the private right of action can have their court costs and reasonable attorney's fees awarded to them by the court, as stated in Section 2(d)(2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for people are explicitly detailed in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increase States Rights+4Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Urban Residents+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Students+3Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Big Tech Regulation+4
- 8/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House