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Price Stability Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7209

Bill 117 HR 7209, also known as the Price Stability Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing concerns related to inflation and price stability in the economy. The bill seeks to establish a framework for monitoring and addressing fluctuations in prices of goods and services to ensure a stable and predictable economic environment for businesses and consumers.

Key provisions of the Price Stability Act of 2022 include the creation of a Price Stability Commission, which would be responsible for monitoring inflation trends and recommending policy measures to address any significant deviations from the target inflation rate. The bill also calls for the establishment of a Price Stability Fund, which would provide financial support for initiatives aimed at stabilizing prices and mitigating the impact of inflation on the economy.

Additionally, the Price Stability Act of 2022 includes provisions for increased transparency and accountability in the Federal Reserve's decision-making process related to monetary policy and inflation targeting. The bill requires the Federal Reserve to provide regular reports to Congress on its efforts to maintain price stability and outlines specific criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of these efforts. Overall, the Price Stability Act of 2022 represents a bipartisan effort to address concerns about inflation and price stability in the economy. By establishing a framework for monitoring and addressing fluctuations in prices, the bill aims to promote economic stability and ensure a predictable environment for businesses and consumers.

Congressional Summary of HR 7209

Price Stability Act of 2022

This bill removes maximum employment as a goal of the monetary policy set by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee.

Current Status of Bill HR 7209

Bill HR 7209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 24, 2022. Bill HR 7209 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 24, 2022.  Bill HR 7209's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of March 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7209

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7209

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7209

Price Stability Act of 2022
Price Stability Act of 2022
To amend the Federal Reserve Act to remove the mandate on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee to focus on maximum employment.

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