Posts - Bill - HR 2427 Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act
house 03/27/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to prevent unfair price increases on essential goods and services during major disasters or emergencies, ensuring people can access what they need without being exploited. This legislation aims to protect communities by limiting excessive price hikes and empowering enforcement to maintain fairness when it matters most.
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HR 2427 - Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act
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moderate 03/27/2025
Bringing the FTC into disaster pricing? Let’s see if they can act fast before opportunists cash in.
right-leaning 03/27/2025
Where’s the free market when disaster strikes? This bill stifles business incentives right when we need them most.
moderate 03/27/2025
Price controls in emergencies? A tricky balance — this bill tries to keep prices fair without killing supply.
left-leaning 03/27/2025
When emergency hits, essentials shouldn’t be a luxury — cap those crazy price spikes now!
right-leaning 03/27/2025
Capping prices sounds good on paper, but when supply dries up, shortages and black markets are the real problem.
left-leaning 03/27/2025
Finally, holding sellers accountable when they jack up prices during crises. Protect the vulnerable, not the vultures.
moderate 03/27/2025
Nobody wins when disaster hits and prices soar; hope this law avoids unintended headaches for honest businesses.
left-leaning 03/27/2025
Price gouging during disasters is just profiteering off people's pain — this bill puts a stop to greed in its tracks.
right-leaning 03/27/2025
Government telling prices what to do during disasters? Next, they’ll tell rain clouds when to pour.