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No GOUGE Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 6318 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
25
Latest action
Nov 28, 2025

What it does

The No GOUGE Act would prohibit price gouging on goods affected by tariffs imposed or planned after January 20, 2025, by banning sales of such goods at unreasonably high prices during the five years following a tariff’s implementation or announcement. It defines "unreasonably high price" as increases exceeding the direct cost of the tariff, excluding costs like executive compensation or share buybacks, and allows exemptions for small businesses with under $100 million in U.S. revenue. The Federal Trade Commission would enforce the rule, treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and permit state attorneys general to bring civil actions on behalf of residents, with adjustments for…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Nov 28, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Nov 28, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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