Bill · H.R. 10286· House(119-HR-10286)
Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act
- Introduced
- 9/3/2026
- Last activity
- 9/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Hillary Scholten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Consumer Affordability and Pricing Concessions Act. It requires certain publicly funded stadiums to limit the prices of food concessions sold to patrons. Under the bill, covered stadiums must ensure concession prices are not more than 7 percent higher than the market rate. Additionally, the bill encourages stadiums to make concession locations available for lease or sublicense to small businesses. Stadiums are also prohibited from charging small businesses a fee for the right to sell concessions to patrons. The Federal Trade Commission is tasked with enforcing these rules.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would business owners be better off under this?+7
Small business owners gain easier access to concession markets and lower entry costs.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7
The bill assists small businesses by mandating lease opportunities and prohibiting certain entry fees.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill protects consumers by capping concession prices near market rates at publicly funded stadiums.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(a)(1)(A): This provision requires covered stadiums to ensure that concession contracts encourage providers to make locations available for lease or sublicense to small businesses. This is positive because it gives small businesses opportunities to operate inside major stadiums.
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Section 2(a)(1)(B): This provision ensures the price of concessions sold at covered stadiums is not more than 7 percent higher than the market rate. This is beneficial for everyday people attending events because it prevents extreme markups on food and drinks.
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Section 2(a)(2)(A): This provision prohibits covered stadiums from charging a fee to small businesses for the right to sell or offer concessions to event patrons. This protects small business owners from extra financial burdens when trying to sell their products.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicitly stated negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people found within the provided text of the bill.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+7Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+7Improves Consumer Protection+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 9/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House