Bill · H.R. 4692· House(119-HR-4692)
MAMDANI Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2025
- Last activity
- 7/23/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Michael Lawler
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MAMDANI Act," directs the Federal Trade Commission to study the potential impacts of public grocery stores. The study aims to examine how these government-owned stores affect the competitive landscape of the retail grocery sector. Specifically, the Commission will look at impacts on private stores, farmers, and food banks. The study will also analyze effects on consumer access, choice, prices, and food deserts. Additionally, the Commission will investigate if public stores receive unfair regulatory or financial advantages. Finally, the Commission is required to submit its findings and recommendations to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The study investigates the impact of public grocery stores on food deserts and consumer access.
Would farmers be better off under this?+1
The bill directs a study on how public grocery stores affect the prices received by agricultural producers.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The study looks at how public grocery stores impact access to food in areas defined as food deserts.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Analysis of consumer access and choice: The study will look into how public grocery stores impact consumer access, choice, and prices, including in areas defined as food deserts (Section 3(a)(2)).
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Identification of potential market distortions: The Commission will examine whether public grocery stores receive subsidies, tax exemptions, or regulatory advantages that could change how they compete (Section 3(a)(3)).
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Recommendations for future action: The Commission is tasked with providing recommendations for administrative and legislative action based on any concerns found during the study (Section 3(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Uncertainty regarding competitive dynamics: The bill notes that proposals for public grocery stores raise questions regarding pricing, market access, and consumer choice compared to private stores (Section 2(3)(A)).
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Potential impact on existing entities: The study will investigate how these stores might affect small, medium, and large private grocery stores, as well as farmers and food banks (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Risk to food supply chains: The investigation includes looking at how these stores might impact wholesale food prices, purchasing power, and local or regional food distribution networks (Section 3(a)(1)(D)).
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Potential impact on producers: The study will assess how public grocery stores may affect local, regional, and national agriculture, specifically regarding the prices received by producers (Section 3(a)(4)).
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Risk of market distortion: The Commission is directed to look into concerns regarding unfair competition or market distortion caused by public grocery stores (Section 3(a)(6)).
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 Farmers+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+1Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/23/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Andrew GarbarinoRepublican · New York