H.R. 1252 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act
H.R. 1252 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 28, 2007, sponsored by Bart Stupak with 125 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 28, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 125
- Policy area
- Commerce
What it does
Federal Price Gouging Prevention Act - (Sec. 2) Makes it unlawful during a period proclaimed by the President as an energy emergency to sell gasoline or any other petroleum distillate at a price that: (1) is unconscionably excessive; or (2) indicates the seller is taking unfair advantage of the circumstances of an emergency to increase prices unreasonably.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bart Stupak (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 122 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 28, 2007
- Passed the HouseMay 23, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities. (Jun 5, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 23, 2007 · Passed284–141
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Federal Price Gouging Prevention ActHouse · May 23, 2007
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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