HR 6264
Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act
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This bill, the Preventing Pandemic Profiting Act, aims to prevent businesses from taking advantage of emergencies by charging excessively high prices for essential goods and services. It establishes a new federal crime – price gouging – during a declared state of emergency, specifically targeting items deemed vital for public health, safety, and welfare, such as medical supplies. If found guilty, individuals could face fines, imprisonment, or both.
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