The PRICE Act: New Rules for Food and Retail Delivery Apps
April 27, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
Only one version on file - nothing to compare yet. As later stages (committee substitute, engrossed, enrolled) are captured, the redline appears here.
View official text →Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Hernandez for City Council 2026 | ANTELOPE VALLEY TAXPAYER ADVOCATES | $50,000 | - | Dec 2025 |
| Cynthia Hernandez for City Council 2026 | ANTELOPE VALLEY TAXPAYER ADVOCATES | $50,000 | - | Dec 2025 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | International Association of Firefighters Local 55 | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Eden Enterprises, Inc | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Eden Enterprises, Inc | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Cynthia Hernandez for City Council 2026 | ANTELOPE VALLEY TAXPAYER ADVOCATES | $10,000 | - | Aug 2025 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Eden Enterprises, Inc | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Eden Enterprises, Inc | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | International Association of Firefighters Local 55 | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | International Association of Firefighters Local 55 | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Eden Enterprises, Inc | $10,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Cynthia Hernandez for City Council 2026 | ANTELOPE VALLEY TAXPAYER ADVOCATES | $10,000 | - | Aug 2025 |
| Californians for a Better Dublin, A Committee Supporting Melissa Hernandez for Dublin Mayor | Bay Area Community PAC | $8,500 | - | Nov 2020 |
| Sara Hernandez for Community College Trustee 2022 | George Pla | $5,500 | President and Chief Executive Officer | Feb 2024 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | California Real Estate PAC | $5,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | California Real Estate PAC | $5,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Cynthia Hernandez for City Council 2026 | RAYMOND PARRIS | $5,000 | ATTORNEY | Mar 2026 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | California Real Estate PAC | $5,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria | $5,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Melissa Hernandez for Alameda County Supervisor- District 1-2020 | Quinn Delaney | $5,000 | Retired | Jan 2020 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
If passed, this bill would change how delivery apps calculate and display fees for all users nationwide starting 90 days after enactment, potentially preventing price discrimination based on a user's personal data or purchasing history.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Third-party delivery platforms
These companies must update their pricing algorithms and user interface displays to comply with new transparency and calculation requirements.
Retail establishments
Businesses that use third-party delivery services will have their menu prices displayed alongside platform-imposed fees.
Consumers
Users of delivery platforms will receive standardized fee explanations and price displays throughout the ordering process.
State Attorneys General
They gain the authority to file civil lawsuits against platforms that violate these pricing rules.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- The bill mandates that delivery fees must be calculated using a fixed methodology determined before a user starts an order.
- Delivery fees cannot be based on a user's personal characteristics, such as price sensitivity, past behavior, or willingness to pay.
- Delivery fees cannot be based on private agreements between the delivery platform and the retail establishment.
- Platforms must prominently display the retail price of items (excluding tax) and any delivery fees at the time of selection.
- Platforms must show an ongoing, updated total cost (including items, taxes, and fees) throughout the ordering process.
- Before payment, platforms must provide a clear explanation of each delivery fee, including what it covers and whether it is refundable.
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is authorized to enforce these rules as unfair or deceptive practices.
- State Attorneys General are authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents to enforce the Act.
- The law takes effect 90 days after the date of enactment.
- The bill explicitly allows users to continue adding gratuities to their orders.
- The rules apply to third-party platforms that primarily arrange same-day delivery and are not owned by the retail establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this bill stop me from tipping my delivery driver?
How will I know what a delivery fee is actually for?
Can delivery apps still charge different prices to different people?
Why It Matters
If passed, this bill would change how delivery apps calculate and display fees for all users nationwide starting 90 days after enactment, potentially preventing price discrimination based on a user's personal data or purchasing history.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
on behalf of Cleveland Clinic Foundation
2026
“Quantum computing Immigration Issues National Institute of Health CHILDReN Act EARLY Minds Act Interoperability Issues Brain Health 340B Graduate Medical Education Workforce Issues Payer Accountability Organ Transplant Legislation Healthy Competition Act Price Transparency ”
A STREET STRATEGIES
on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores
2026
“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”
340B Health
2026
“The SECURE 340B Act (H.R. 9599); The Tax-Exempt Hospital Transparency Act (H.R.9504); 340B PATIENTS Act (H.R. 4581/S.2372); Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act (H.R. 7391); 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule; Information Collection Request Title: 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program Application, Implementation, and Evaluation, OMB Number 0906-NEW; Manufacturer Demand for Access to in-House Pharmacy Claims Data; Lilly 340B Drug Pricing Denial; HRSA Rebate Model Pilot pending regulation; Pending Senate "Gang of Six" draft 340B legislation; FY27 Appropriations legislation; Pending introduction of updated and expanded Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act.”
60 Plus Association
2026
“Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.”
S-3 GROUP
on behalf of AMGEN, INC. FKA HORIZON THERAPEUTICS USA, INC.
MARSHALL & POPP, LLC
on behalf of ABBVIE INC.
CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC
on behalf of LUNDBECK PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC
on behalf of BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION
IONIS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
VENABLE LLP
on behalf of SUTTER HEALTH
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
End of Algorithmic Price Discrimination
The bill explicitly targets 'price sensitivity' and 'willingness to pay' as prohibited variables for fee calculation, signaling a legislative move against personalized dynamic pricing in the gig economy.
Connected Entities
Analysis Score
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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