The Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act establishes a comprehensive emergency response framework to address economic hardships faced by middle-income Americans during the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict that began in February 2026. The legislation operates on two parallel tracks: providing direct financial relief to households experiencing increased living costs and preventing exploitative pricing practices on essential goods during the conflict period. The Act creates temporary authorities that remain in effect throughout a designated war energy emergency period, with specific termination triggers tied to both the cessation of hostilities and the stabilization of energy prices. This dual approach reflects congressional intent to both cushion consumers from war-related economic shocks and deter profiteering behavior that could exacerbate inflationary pressures during a period of national emergency.

What is the status of HR8214?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

The Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act establishes a comprehensive emergency response framework to address economic hardships faced by middle-income Americans during the U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict that began in February 2026. The legislation operates on two parallel tracks: providing direct financial relief to households experiencing increased living costs and preventing exploitative pricing practices on essential goods during the conflict period. The Act creates temporary authorities that remain in effect throughout a designated war energy emergency period, with specific termination triggers tied to both the cessation of hostilities and the stabilization of energy prices. This dual approach reflects congressional intent to both cushion consumers from war-related economic shocks and deter profiteering behavior that could exacerbate inflationary pressures during a period of national emergency.

What is the status of HR8214?

Introduced as of April 9, 2026.

HR8214 U.S. House: W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and…

Introduced

H. R. 8214

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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

A BILL

To provide emergency, targeted relief to middle-income Americans facing higher costs of living arising from war-related disruptions in global energy markets caused by the current conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, and to prevent war profiteering in essential goods, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8214

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8214

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act”.

Introduced

H. R. 8214

Introduced in House · April 9, 2026

April 9, 2026

A BILL

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “W.A.R. Act Wartime Anti-Profiteering and Relief Act”.

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