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117-hr-7747117th Congress

Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act

Sponsored By: Representative Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

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Summary

Combatting Painful Inflation (CPI) Act This bill directs the National Science Foundation to commission a study on the effects of inflation. Among other requirements, the study must measure the economic impact of inflation on the American people, including an analysis of cost-of-living impacts; assess how the increase in inflation has harmed the American workforce through decreased, less valuable wages; evaluate the impact of inflation on rural and underserved communities throughout the country; and make recommendations to Congress on the impact of further government spending with regard to inflation.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kim, Young [R-CA-40]

CA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/12/2022

  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]

    IA • R

    Sponsored 5/17/2022

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