Lower the cost of goods and services for families living in rural areas.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Combating Rural Inflation Act?
The Combating Rural Inflation Act, known as H.R. 1038, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since February 4, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to advance, but most bills fail to receive this action and expire in committee. This proposal has seen no movement for 17 months, which is consistent with the typical path for most legislation.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Combating Rural Inflation Act (H.R. 1038 (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. 1358 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1358 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Gabe Vasquez (D-NM)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.