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H.R. 456 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012

Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2011

H.R. 456 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jan 26, 2011, sponsored by Charles A. Gonzalez with 36 co-sponsors.

During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 26, 2011
Co-sponsors
36
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2011 - 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 of age or older.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Charles A. Gonzalez (D-TX). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 7 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 26, 2011
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. (Feb 4, 2011)

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