This legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study examining the changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home over the 20-year period preceding the bill's enactment. The study is designed to assess the overall impact of these food costs on United States consumers, incorporating other necessary economic metrics to provide a thorough analysis. Following the completion of this study, the Comptroller General is required to submit a detailed report to specific congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This report must include the study's findings and provide concrete recommendations aimed at helping to lower food at home costs for consumers. The designated committees include the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services, and the Senate Committee on Finance.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Lower Grocery Prices Act
USA119th CongressHR-887| House
| Updated: 1/31/2025
This legislation mandates the Comptroller General of the United States to undertake a comprehensive study examining the changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home over the 20-year period preceding the bill's enactment. The study is designed to assess the overall impact of these food costs on United States consumers, incorporating other necessary economic metrics to provide a thorough analysis. Following the completion of this study, the Comptroller General is required to submit a detailed report to specific congressional committees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. This report must include the study's findings and provide concrete recommendations aimed at helping to lower food at home costs for consumers. The designated committees include the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Financial Services, and the Senate Committee on Finance.