HR8229Referred to Committee

Lower Grocery Prices Act

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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-04-09
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

2026-04-09

Bill Summary

This bill aims to address high grocery prices by giving the government tools to examine and potentially challenge business practices in the food industry that may be unfairly raising costs for consumers. The legislation would likely affect grocery stores, food manufacturers, and suppliers by increasing scrutiny of their pricing decisions and competitive practices. The bill has been sent to two congressional committees to review different aspects of how it would work.

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Commerce
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