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Lower Grocery Prices Act

3/1/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 887

Bill 119 HR 887, also known as the "Grocery Cost Study Act," aims to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on grocery costs for consumers in the United States. The purpose of this study is to gather information and data on the prices of groceries and how they impact consumers across the country.

The bill does not specify a timeline for the study to be completed, but it does outline the scope of the study to include an analysis of various factors that contribute to grocery costs, such as transportation, production, and distribution. Additionally, the study will examine how changes in these factors may affect the prices of groceries for consumers.

The bill does not propose any specific actions or regulations to address the findings of the study, but rather seeks to provide valuable information to policymakers and the public about the factors influencing grocery costs in the United States. Overall, the Grocery Cost Study Act is a non-partisan effort to better understand the factors influencing grocery prices and how they impact consumers in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 887

Lower Grocery Prices Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to submit a report to Congress on changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home over the past 20 years. The report must also include recommendations to help lower food at home costs for U.S. consumers.

Current Status of Bill HR 887

Bill HR 887 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2025. Bill HR 887 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2025.  Bill HR 887's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 887

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
4
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
5
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
3
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 887

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 887

Lower Grocery Prices Act
Lower Grocery Prices Act
To direct the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on grocery costs to United States consumers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Ryan Cassidy

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1 year ago

this bill good for me cuz lower grocery prices for all people in US. hope it pass soon.