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H.R.8135

Cost-of-living Emergency Act

Introduced·3/27/26

The Cost-of-Living Emergency Act declares an emergency regarding the high cost of living in the United States and directs actions to address it.

The Cost-of-Living Emergency Act declares an emergency regarding the high cost of living in the United States and directs actions to address it. The President is required to use Defense Production Act authorities to expand productive capacity and supply of basic household necessities. The Act establishes a Cost-of-Living Commission to identify policies to improve the cost-of-living situation for the average U.S. household and achieve national economic growth. The Commission is composed of members appointed by the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives and outside experts.

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Where it stands

Current
Financial Services Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 27

House

Introduced in House

Mar 27

House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.