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PRICE Act

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3770

Preventing Runaway Inflation in Consumer Expenditures Act or the PRICE Act

This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits the Senate from considering legislation that would cause a net increase in outlays unless the Congressional Budget Office certifies that inflation is below 3%. The point of order may be waived by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate.

Current Status of Bill S 3770

Bill S 3770 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2022. Bill S 3770 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2022.  Bill S 3770's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget. as of March 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3770

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3770

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3770

PRICE Act
PRICE Act
Preventing Runaway Inflation in Consumer Expenditures Act
A bill to establish a point of order against legislation that would cause a net increase in outlays unless the Director of the Congressional Budget Office certifies that inflation is below 3 percent.

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