H.R. 1038 Introduced Commerce

Combating Rural Inflation Act

To direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to prepare and publish a Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2] Introduced February 5, 2025 Cosponsors 4 (3 R, 1 D) Latest action February 5, 2025

Summary

Combating Rural Inflation Act
This bill requires the the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to publish a monthly index of changes in consumer prices for individuals residing in rural communities.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 5, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Feb 5, 2025 Introduced in House

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