Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the "Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026," would require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to set prices for goods sold in prison commissaries. These prices would be capped at the fair market value for similar items sold to the public in the state where the prison is located. The Director would determine fair market value by looking at prices from various retail sources, excluding those from other correctional facilities.
The bill also outlines requirements for commissary contracts, mandating a competitive bidding process and prohibiting revenue-sharing agreements. The Director would need to review commissary prices monthly to ensure compliance and would be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing commissary goods, prices, and contract terms. Additionally, the Comptroller General would conduct an annual audit of each prison facility to verify that prices meet the fair market value requirement.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage.
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Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9903 do?
- This bill, titled the "Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026," would require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to set prices for goods sold in prison commissaries. These prices would be capped at the fair market value for similar items sold to the public in the state where the prison is located. The Director would determine fair market value by looking at prices from various retail sources, excluding those from other correctional facilities. The bill also outlines requirements for commissary contracts, mandating a competitive bidding process and prohibiting revenue-sharing agreements. The Director would need to review commissary prices monthly to ensure compliance and would be required to submit an annual report to Congress detailing commissary goods, prices, and contract terms. Additionally, the Comptroller General would conduct an annual audit of each prison facility to verify that prices meet the fair market value requirement. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage.
- Has H.R. 9903 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9903. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9903?
- H.R. 9903 was sponsored by Rep. Foushee, Valerie P. [D-NC-4] (D-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9903?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (23 Jul 2026).
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