Establishes a Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers to track inflation in rural communities.
The Combating Rural Inflation Act mandates the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create and release a monthly Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers starting in January 2026. This index will reflect changes in spending patterns typical for individuals living in rural areas across the United States.
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