HOTDOG Act

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 6859 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 6859 To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on certain concession pricing practices, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 18, 2025 Mr. Goldman of New York (for himself, Mr. Deluzio, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Garcia of California, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study on certain concession pricing practices, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may cited as the ``Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub Act'' or the ``HOTDOG Act''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. Congress finds the following: (1) Many sports venues receive significant public investments through direct grants, State and local tax credits, economic development incentives, and tax-exempt bonds. (2) In 2025, the cost of concessions at major sporting events and concerts are unaffordable for the average American family. (3) At Madison Square Garden, the average price of a beer is $16, more than twice the average in New York City, making it the third most expensive among NBA arenas. (4) At Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, beer costs $10 on average, which is double the price fans would pay at a nearby bar across the street. (5) Fans across music concerts and professional sports, including the National Basketball Association, National Football League, National Hockey League, and Major League Baseball, face exorbitant concession prices in addition t