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H.R.2842 Targets Food Price Hikes in the House

Officially: Stop Raising Prices on Food Act

H.R.2842 aims to stop food price hikes. Impacts families by targeting unfair price increases. The bill is currently in the House committee.

Where it stands

Sitting in Ways and Means

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Price Monitoring: Implements measures to monitor food prices and prevent unjustified increases.
Transparency Requirements: Requires food producers and retailers to provide clear pricing information.

↓ Why your message matters here

This bill is sitting in committee with no scheduled vote — which means a small number of constituent messages can decide whether it moves forward or quietly dies.

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Prevents sudden price hikes: By requiring congressional approval for new tariffs, the bill aims to protect consumers from unexpected increases in food prices.
Ensures oversight: It restores congressional oversight on trade policy, preventing unilateral executive actions that could harm the economy.
Stabilizes local economies: In regions like California's Central Valley, which rely heavily on agriculture, the bill could help stabilize local farming economies by preventing sudden import tariff changes.

✕Arguments against

Limits presidential flexibility: Critics argue that the bill could hinder the President's ability to respond quickly to trade imbalances or national security threats.
Risk of delays: By involving Congress, the bill could lead to delays in implementing necessary tariff changes, potentially affecting food supply chains.
Narrow focus: Some opponents believe that focusing only on food tariffs could create inconsistencies in the broader trade policy framework.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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. (4/10/2025)

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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H.R.2842 Targets Food Price Hikes in the House

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