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To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes.

3/4/2025, 9:35 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1768

Bill 119 hr 1768, also known as the "Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act," aims to address the issue of high costs for everyday goods and services that impact American consumers. The bill includes provisions that seek to lower costs in various sectors, such as healthcare, housing, and education.

One key aspect of the bill is its focus on healthcare costs. It includes measures to increase transparency in healthcare pricing, allowing consumers to compare prices for medical services and procedures. Additionally, the bill aims to lower prescription drug costs by allowing for the importation of cheaper drugs from other countries.

In terms of housing, the bill includes provisions to increase affordable housing options for low and middle-income Americans. This includes measures to incentivize the construction of affordable housing units and provide assistance to renters facing eviction. The bill also addresses the issue of high education costs by expanding access to federal student aid programs and increasing funding for community colleges and vocational training programs. Overall, the Lower Costs for Everyday Americans Act seeks to alleviate financial burdens on American consumers by addressing high costs in key sectors such as healthcare, housing, and education. It aims to provide tangible relief for everyday Americans struggling to make ends meet.

Current Status of Bill HR 1768

Bill HR 1768 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2025. Bill HR 1768 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2025.  Bill HR 1768's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, the Budget, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1768

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
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 1768

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1768

To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes.
To provide for lower costs for everyday Americans, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Lance Caldwell

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9 months ago

Ugh, can you believe this bill? It's just another way for the government to stick their noses in our business and mess things up. Who's really gonna benefit from this crap anyway? #ridiculous