HR 17599 · 93th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Economic Stabilization Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Banking and Currency.(1974-12-10)
Plain Language Summary
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Economic Stabilization Act - Authorizes the President to issue such orders and regulations as he may deem appropriate to stabilize prices, rents, wages, salaries, profits, dividends, interest rates, and other comparable economic transfers at levels not less than those prevailing on April 30, 1974. States that such orders and regulations shall provide for: (1) the making of such adjustments as may be necessary to prevent gross inequities; (2) wage and salary increases or adjustments, after April 30, 1974, based on the application of cost of living and productivity formulas; (3) price, rent, or interest rate increases or adjustments, after April 30, 1974, based on cost or productivity increases; and (4) profit or dividend increases, after April 30, 1974, attributable to increased productivity, efficiency, or sales or revenues. Provides that the President may delegate the performance of any function under this Act to such officers, departments and agencies of the United States as he may deem appropriate. Stipulates that, not later than 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the President or his delegate shall transmit to the Congress a plan setting forth detailed proposals f…
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