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Stop Prison Price Gouging Act Introduced in U.S. House to Target Commissary and Service Costs
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Key points
- H.R. 9903, the Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026, was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
- The legislation seeks to address pricing and commercial practices for goods and services in correctional facilities.
- Official documentation for the measure was made available through GovInfo.
NewsWK — Federal lawmakers have introduced new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at regulating the prices charged for goods and services in correctional facilities nationwide.
According to legislative records published by GovInfo, the bill, designated as H.R. 9903 and titled the Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026, has been formally filed for congressional consideration.
Legislative Focus and System Impact
The proposed measure addresses commercial practices within the correctional system, where private vendors and government agencies provide commissary items, telecommunications, and financial services to incarcerated individuals. Costs for these services are frequently borne by the families of inmates.
Debates surrounding prison commerce often center on balancing fair pricing for basic consumer items and communication tools against the administrative, security, and technology overhead required to operate safe correctional infrastructure.
H.R. 9903 will undergo committee review in the House before any potential vote.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
