S 821 · 104th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A bill to require a commission to study ways to improve the accuracy of the consumer price indexes and to immediately modify the calculation of such indexes.

Introduced 1995-05-18· Sponsored by Sen. Kerrey, J. Robert [D-NE]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.(1995-05-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a commission to study ways to improve the accuracy of the consumer price indexes in stating the rate of inflation. Requires the commission to submit a report to the Secretary of Labor and the Congress which contains a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the commission, together with recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it considers appropriate. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican