Limit the amount that consumers pay for essential goods and services.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026?
The Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026, known as H.R. 7164, has remained in the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means committees since January 19, 2026. Committee members must act to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most legislation fails to receive a committee vote and dies through inaction. No progress has occurred on this proposal since January 19, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2026 (H.R. 7164 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 10188 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10188 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Kim Schrier (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.