Goldman Introduces Legislation to Require Food Delivery Apps to Disclose All Fees, Ban Surveillance Pricing

May 1, 2026 Press Release Studies Find That Americans Pay Nearly 80% More When Using Delivery Apps Compared to Picking Orders up From Restaurants Themselves Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (NY-10) introduced the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act , legislation to mandate that food delivery apps disclose all fees and service charges prior to checkout and to ban these apps from engaging in exploitative surveillance pricing. These practices harm consumers by making it virtually impossible to comparison shop and by hindering competitive markets. “As anyone who has ordered food or grocery delivery lately knows – too often delivery apps surprise us with junk fees at checkout that inflate the total cost. Americans deserve to know what they’re paying for and shouldn’t be surprised by hidden fees. The PRICE Act would ensure that delivery apps disclose all costs up front and explain any fees so that consumers can shop confidently without unexpected charges at checkout,” said Representative Goldman . The PRICE Act requires delivery apps to show consumers the total running “all-in” price of their order as items are added to their carts. It also requires that the apps include, prior to checkout, a clear breakdown that prominently displays the ongoing total purchase amount, along with an explanation of each fee. The bill additionally bans food delivery apps from engaging in surveillance pricing, an exploitative pricing strategy where companies use personal data, including location, browsing history, device type, and shopping habits, to set individualized prices. This unfair practice can lead to higher prices for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and other people who are unable to pick up their orders themselves. Senator Ben Ray Luján leads companion legislation in the Senate. The PRICE Act is supported by the National Consumers League. Full text of the bill is available here . ### Issues : Congress Supporting Working Families Economy