Bills/H.R. 7164

Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026

Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026

In CommitteeHealthcareHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill, officially called the Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026, aims to limit expenses that consumers face, though the specific details of which costs and how they would be capped are not provided in the available information. The bill is sponsored by Representative Kim Schrier (D-Washington) and has been introduced in the House of Representatives. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.

It is still in the early stages of the legislative process. Without access to the bill's detailed text or specific provisions, it's difficult to determine exactly which industries or consumer costs it addresses, who would be most affected, or what mechanisms would enforce any cost caps. **Note:** For a complete understanding of this bill's impact, you would need to review the full legislative text on Congress.gov or wait for committee reports that outline the specific provisions and expected effects.

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Latest Action

January 20, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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Key Dates

Introduced
January 20, 2026
Last Updated
January 20, 2026
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