BLUMENTHAL, LUJAN, & WYDEN DEMAND FTC ACTION ON HIDDEN DELIVERY FEES THAT DRIVE UP PRICES FOR CONSUMERS

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal issued text of the following press release:

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to stop food and grocery delivery apps from using deceptive fees, surveillance pricing, and anti-consumer marketing tactics. The FTC is currently considering a rule to address these deceptive fees. In a letter sent to FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson, Blumenthal, Lujan, and Wyden called on the Commission to proceed with the rulemaking and pursue enforcement to protect consumers from these predatory practices.

"For millions of Americans, including busy parents and people with mobility issues, food de...