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HR1038119th CongressWALLET

Combating Rural Inflation Act

Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

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Summary

Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers. This bill would direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics in the Department of Labor to prepare and publish a monthly Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers beginning January 2026. The index would measure changes over time in spending on goods and services that are typical for people who live in rural U.S. communities, creating an official price gauge tailored to rural consumption patterns.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

New rural price index starting 2026

If enacted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics would publish a monthly Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers starting January 2026. It would track price changes for what people in rural areas buy. Rural households and small businesses could use it to watch inflation. Policymakers and researchers could use it to inform programs and prices. This index would not, by itself, change taxes or benefit amounts.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

NM • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2025

  • Rep. Nunn, Zachary [R-IA-3]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 4/17/2025

  • Bresnahan

    PA • R

    Sponsored 12/18/2025

  • Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 3/17/2026

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