Reduce the cost of food for families by increasing competition in the grocery industry.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Lower Grocery Prices Act?
The Lower Grocery Prices Act, known as H.R. 8229, has remained in the House Energy and Commerce and Judiciary committees since April 8, 2026. The House committees must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail to advance past this stage in the legislative process. This effort faces the same hurdle as most proposed laws, as committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Lower Grocery Prices Act (H.R. 8229 (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. 8898 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8898 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Chris Pappas (D-NH)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.