Democrats Move to Ban Facial-Recognition and Surge Pricing in Groceries

Democratic lawmakers introduced the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 to ban surveillance and surge pricing in large grocery stores, require disclosure of facial-recognition use, and prohibit electronic shelf labels. The bill aims to prevent price discrimination and follows growing legislative interest after studies suggested price variation and industry experiments; the UFCW supports the effort, while previous administrations eyed a broader FTC study on the issue.