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H.R. 1252 (110th)

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

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Introduced

28 February 2007

Last action

5 June 2007 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Sponsors

Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Herseth Sandlin, Stephanie [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Carney, Christopher P. [D-PA-10], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12]

Subjects

Energy

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21 July 2025

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Summary

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful for any person to sell crude oil, gasoline, natural gas, or petroleum distillates at a price that: (1) is unconscionably excessive; or (2) indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage unusual market conditions or the circumstances of an emergency to increase prices unreasonably. Declares unlawful: (1) intentional reporting of false price information concerning wholesale prices of such products; and (2) market manipulation regarding the purchase or sale at wholesale of such products. Empowers the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and State Attorneys General to enforce this Act. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Requires fines and penalties collected under this Act to be deposited in a separate fund in the treasury to be known as the Consumer Relief Trust Fund to provide assistance under the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Declares that nothing in this Act preempts state law. Directs the FTC to facilitate price transparency in wholesale markets for the sale of crude oil and essential petroleum products.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 28 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 March 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 May 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 284 - 141 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H5628-5629)

    Source: Floor

  7. 23 May 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 284 - 141 (Roll no. 404).(text: CR H5628-5629)

    Source: Floor

  8. 23 May 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5628-5636)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 May 2007

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 May 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1252.

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 May 2007

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 May 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Rush moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  13. 24 May 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 5 June 2007

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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