H.R. 7688 · 117th Congress
Gas price gouging ban
Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
What it does
Lets the President declare an energy emergency during which excessive or exploitative fuel pricing becomes illegal, enforced by the FTC.
Outcome
Passed the House on May 19, 2022. Not taken up by the Senate.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Who lobbied for it, and who against? | Helps Americans | Opposed by the American Petroleum Institute and refiners. |
| Consensus | Where reliable polling exists, do most Americans across parties support or oppose it? | Helps Americans | Large majorities blamed oil companies for high prices and backed action against gouging (Data for Progress, 2022). |
Votes counted: House 217–207 on May 19, 2022. Each member's page shows how they voted.