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DemocratBill · H.R. 1038· House(119-HR-1038)

Combating Rural Inflation Act

Rep. Vasquez
Age: 42 years
New Mexico
Introduced
2/5/2025
Last activity
2/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by
Gabe Vasquez
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 3
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Combating Rural Inflation Act," directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create a specific index. The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor is tasked with preparing and publishing a Consumer Price Index for Rural Consumers. This index will track changes over time in expenditures typical for people living in rural communities in the United States. The publication of this monthly index is set to begin in January 2026.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+1

    The bill benefits rural residents by providing official data on their unique expenditure and inflation trends.

  • Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?+1

    The creation of a specific rural index provides data to better track and address inflation trends in rural areas.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+1

    Providing specific consumption data can assist in understanding and addressing the economic needs of rural communities.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.