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Inflation Working Group Act

12/30/2022, 3:49 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6399

Bill 117 HR 6399, also known as the Inflation Working Group Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a working group within the Federal Reserve System that will focus on monitoring and addressing issues related to inflation.

The bill outlines the composition of the working group, which will consist of members from various Federal Reserve banks as well as experts in the field of economics and finance. The group will be responsible for analyzing data related to inflation trends, identifying potential causes of inflation, and developing strategies to mitigate its impact on the economy.

Additionally, the bill requires the working group to submit regular reports to Congress and the public on their findings and recommendations. This transparency is intended to ensure that policymakers and the public are informed about the state of inflation and the steps being taken to address it. Overall, the Inflation Working Group Act aims to improve the Federal Reserve's ability to monitor and respond to inflation, ultimately helping to maintain a stable and healthy economy.

Congressional Summary of HR 6399

Inflation Working Group Act

This bill establishes the U.S. Working Group on Inflation in Congress. The group must investigate the recent causes of elevated inflation and the relationships between inflation and gross domestic product growth, the labor market, poverty, crime, and other societal factors. The group must publish a report on their investigation and provide recommendations for actions to mitigate sustained inflation.

Current Status of Bill HR 6399

Bill HR 6399 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2022. Bill HR 6399 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2022.  Bill HR 6399's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H979) as of February 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6399

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6399

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6399

Inflation Working Group Act
Inflation Working Group Act
To establish the United States Working Group on Inflation.

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