Lower Grocery Prices Act

# Lower Grocery Prices Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Lower Grocery Prices Act would direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO)—Congress's independent auditing agency—to study and report on grocery price changes over the past 20 years. The report would examine trends in the Consumer Price Index for food purchased at home and provide recommendations to Congress on ways to reduce grocery costs for American consumers. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill primarily affects Congress, which would receive the GAO's findings and recommendations. Indirectly, it could benefit consumers if Congress uses the report's recommendations to inform future food policy or regulation.

The bill focuses on analysis and oversight rather than immediately changing prices or regulations. It requires the GAO to identify what has driven grocery price increases and suggest potential solutions. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 887) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but not yet voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Representative Patrick Ryan (D-NY).