H.R.815: To provide that the Bureau of Labor Statistics may not change, during the 104th Congress, the method of calculating the consumer price index if it would result in higher taxes unless the change has been approved by law.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Feb. 3, 1995
  • Latest Major Action April 27, 1995

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Prohibits the Secretary of Labor, during the 104th Congress, from changing the method of calculating the consumer price index to a method which will result in higher taxes for taxpayers, unless the change has been approved by law.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Rules
Referred to House Ways and Means
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
Feb. 3, 1995

Introduced in the House by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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