H.R. 2262 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act
H.R. 2262 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on May 22, 2003, sponsored by Bernard Sanders with 117 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 22, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 117
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act - Directs the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor to prepare and publish a monthly Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI) that indicates changes over time in expenditures for consumption which are typical for individuals aged 62 years or older.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bernard Sanders (I-VT). Co-sponsors: 107 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. (Jun 20, 2003)
More bills from Bernard Sanders in the 108th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2350: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003
- S. 1276: Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act
- H.R. 3182: Adoption Promotion Act of 2003
- H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004
- S. 2231: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4589: TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004
- H.R. 5149: Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII
- H.R. 173: Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
- S. 333: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 535: To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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