The Honest Oversight of Ticketed Dining and Onsite Grub (HOTDOG) Act directs the Federal Trade Commission to study concession pricing practices at publicly-funded sports venues and concert arenas across the country. The bill requires the FTC to examine food and drink prices at these venues compared to prices in surrounding communities, review pricing tactics like dynamic pricing and service fees, and assess how transparently venues disclose prices before purchase. The study must be completed within 90 days of the bill's enactment, with a full report and legislative recommendations due to Congress within one year. The legislation targets venues that received public funding through grants, tax credits, or tax-exempt bonds, reflecting congressional concern that fans are paying exorbitant prices—such as $16 beers at Madison Square Garden—while their tax dollars help support these facilities. The FTC's report will recommend ways to improve affordability and price transparency at these venues.
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