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H.R. 964 (112th)

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act

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Introduced

9 March 2011

Last action

14 March 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Bishop, Timothy H. [D-NY-1], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3], Rep. Chandler, Ben [D-KY-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Kissell, Larry [D-NC-8], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Carnahan, Russ [D-MO-3], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Owens, William L. [D-NY-23], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]

Subjects

Energy

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14 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - Makes it unlawful for any person, during a proclaimed international crisis affecting the oil market, to sell gasoline or any other petroleum distillate at a price that: (1) is unconscionably excessive; and (2) indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage of the circumstances of the crisis to increase prices unreasonably. Authorizes the President to issue such a proclamation citing the geographic area, gasoline or other petroleum distillate, and time period (not to exceed 30 consecutive days) covered. Permits such a proclamation to be renewed as the President determines appropriate and to include a period of up to one week preceding a reasonably foreseeable emergency. Sets forth factors to be considered in determining if a violation of this Act has occurred. Requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce a violation of this Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice and to give priority to enforcement actions concerning companies with U.S. sales over $10 billion per year. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations, but limits the criminal penalty to criminal actions brought by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Authorizes a state to bring a civil action to enforce this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act preempts any state law.

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Timeline

  1. 9 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 March 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 March 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 March 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.

    Source: Committee

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