Bill · H.R. 6859· House(119-HR-6859)

HOTDOG Act

Age: 50 years

New York

Introduced: 12/18/2025
Last activity: 12/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsored by: Daniel Goldman
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Commerce

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub Act" or the "HOTDOG Act," directs the Federal Trade Commission to study concession pricing at specific venues. It targets stadiums or arenas used for professional sports or music concerts that received public subsidies and require tickets for entry. The study focuses on the price of food and drinks compared to surrounding community prices. It also examines pricing methods like dynamic pricing and service fees, as well as price transparency. Finally, the Commission must submit a report to Congress with its findings and recommendations for improvement.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The bill directs the FTC to study pricing transparency and methods like dynamic pricing to protect consumers from exorbitant concession costs.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The study investigates price caps and reduced-price options to make event concessions more affordable for average families.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+4
The bill seeks to address the high cost of food and drink at major venues which impacts average American families.