What is the current status of HR 1038?

HR 1038 is currently: Introduced.

Who sponsored HR 1038?

HR 1038 was sponsored by Gabe Vasquez (D), Rep.

Creates Price Index for Rural Areas

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Commerce

Why This Matters

This bill directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create a Consumer Price Index specifically for rural consumers, starting in January 2026.

If you live in a rural area, this new price index will help track how your living costs change starting January 2026.

Who this affects

individuals · families · rural communities

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill establishes a new index to track prices for rural consumers starting in January 2026.
2The index will show how costs for common goods and services change over time in rural communities.
3The Bureau of Labor Statistics will be responsible for creating and publishing this index monthly.
4This measure aims to provide better data for understanding inflation impacts specifically in rural areas.
5Rural residents will have access to more accurate information about their cost of living.

Read the detailed summary

Combating Rural Inflation Act This bill requires the the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to publish a monthly index of changes in consumer prices for individuals residing in rural communities.

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Creates Price Index for Rural Areas

IntroducedFebruary 5, 2025

Introduced1 year ago

Intro

House

Senate

Pres

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Commerce

Why This Matters

This bill directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics to create a Consumer Price Index specifically for rural consumers, starting in January 2026.

If you live in a rural area, this new price index will help track how your living costs change starting January 2026.

Who this affects

individuals · families · rural communities

What changes is this bill making?

1This bill establishes a new index to track prices for rural consumers starting in January 2026.
2The index will show how costs for common goods and services change over time in rural communities.
3The Bureau of Labor Statistics will be responsible for creating and publishing this index monthly.
4This measure aims to provide better data for understanding inflation impacts specifically in rural areas.
5Rural residents will have access to more accurate information about their cost of living.

Read the detailed summary

Read full document