To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to set prices for commissary goods available in Bureau of Prisons facilities at a price not greater than the fair market value, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic-NC)July 23, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Caps prices for goods in federal prisons to match outside stores.

This bill would cap the prices of items sold in federal prison commissaries. The Bureau of Prisons would have to sell goods like snacks and toiletries at prices no higher than those in regular stores outside prison. This could help incarcerated individuals and their families save money.

What Would Change

Currently, there are no federal rules requiring the Bureau of Prisons to sell commissary goods at fair market value. Also, there are no explicit requirements for competitive bidding or bans on revenue sharing in commissary contracts. If this bill becomes law, the Bureau of Prisons would cap commissary prices at fair market value. It would also use competitive bidding for contracts and stop revenue sharing. It would also need to review prices monthly and report annually to Congress, with yearly audits by the Comptroller General.

Key Provisions

Caps prices for all goods sold in federal prison commissaries to match fair market value in the state.
Requires the Bureau of Prisons to review commissary prices every month to ensure they meet fair market value.
Requires the Bureau of Prisons to use competitive bidding when signing contracts for commissary goods.
Bans the Bureau of Prisons from entering into commissary contracts that include revenue sharing with vendors.
Requires the Bureau of Prisons to send annual reports to Congress about commissary prices and contracts.
Requires the Comptroller General to conduct annual audits of federal prison commissary pricing.

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HR 9903 · 119th Congress · July 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to set prices for commissary goods available in Bureau of Prisons facilities at a price not greater than the fair market value, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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