Fair Food and Grocery Competition Bill (2027). Clear standards, transparent steps, and quick enforcement with public results.
This bill sets clear standards. It reduces gamesmanship. It gives the public a fair, timely, and enforceable process.
No. Urgent safety work and court ordered compliance continue with narrow and renewable certifications.
No. The approach is simple. It uses short certifications and public notice backed by independent checks.
No. The focus is on standards, fairness, and better execution. Any costs are covered by savings and recovery of waste.
TITLE I - ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT SEC. 101. PRIORITIZATION OF FOOD-CHAIN COMPETITION. Directs Department of Justice and FTC to prioritize enforcement against anti-competitive practices in grocery retail and food distribution. Explanation: Restores fair markets by breaking up monopolistic control that drives up consumer prices. SEC. 102. BAN ON EXCESSIVE MOST-FAVORED-NATION (MFN) CLAUSES. Prohibits large retailers from using MFN or exclusivity clauses in supplier contracts. Explanation: Prevents big chains from locking out smaller competitors and regional grocers. TITLE II - FEE TRANSPARENCY & DISCLOSURE SEC. 201. STANDARDIZED CONTRACT DISCLOSURE. Requires grocery retailers and wholesalers to disclose all supplier fees, rebates, and surcharges in standardized, public filings. Explanation: Shines light on hidden charges that inflate food prices and disadvantage small suppliers. SEC. 202. SNAP EBT SURCHARGE PROTECTION. Prohibits retailers from imposing surcharges or reduced benefits for purchases made with SNAP EBT. Explanation: Protects low-income families from being penalized for using nutrition assistance. TITLE III - REGIONAL COMPETITION & FOOD HUBS SEC. 301. REGIONAL FOOD HUB GRANTS. Provides competitive USDA grants to develop regional food hubs and local supply chains. Explanation: Strengthens smaller farms and grocers, giving families more affordable, local food options. SEC. 302. WHOLESALE MARKET MODERNIZATION. Funds modernization of public wholesale markets and cold-chain logistics. Explanation: Lowers spoilage and distribution costs, ensuring fresher food at lower prices. TITLE IV - ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS SEC. 401. PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. Establishes civil penalties for retailers and wholesalers who fail to comply with disclosure or surcharge protections. Explanation: Ensures rules have teeth and are not ignored by dominant players. SEC. 402. PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION. Allows small suppliers and independent grocers to sue for damages when harmed by anti-competitive practices. Explanation: Empowers businesses to defend themselves without waiting for government enforcement. TITLE V - FUNDING & DEFICIT NEUTRALITY SEC. 501. REVENUE SOURCES. Funds USDA grants and market modernization through reallocation of existing USDA market programs, Department of Justice antitrust filing fees, and fines collected under SEC. 401. Explanation: Keeps the bill deficit-neutral and shields working families from higher taxes. Results & ROI Lower Grocery Prices: Breaks up monopoly practices that inflate food costs for families. Fair Competition: Levels the playing field for small farmers, suppliers, and grocers. Food Security: Protects SNAP households from unfair fees and strengthens regional food systems. Deficit Neutral: Paid for with enforcement fees and reallocations, not new taxes. Back to All Bills