United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 11 R cosponsors

HR 252 — Inflation Prevention Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill creates rules limiting spending that could increase inflation above 4.5 percent.

This legislation introduces a point of order in both the House and Senate against bills that would raise inflation unless inflation is below 4.5%. It also requires the Congressional Budget Office to estimate and notify Congress about the inflationary impact of such spending.

Summary

To create a point of order against spending that will increase inflation unless inflation is not greater than 4.5 percent, and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 252 do?
To create a point of order against spending that will increase inflation unless inflation is not greater than 4.5 percent, and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HR 252?
HR 252 is sponsored by Walberg, Tim (Republican), LaTurner, Jake (Republican), Kim, Young (Republican), Moore, Barry (Republican), Huizenga, Bill (Republican), Grothman, Glenn (Republican), Steel, Michelle (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Donalds, Byron (Republican), Harshbarger, Diana (Republican), and Garcia, Mike (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 252?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 252?
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