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Food and Energy Security Act: Protecting Against Price Hikes.

This act aims to protect citizens from rising food, electricity, and fuel prices. It requires government agencies to analyze the impact of new regulations on these prices and prohibits implementing rules that could increase them, especially during high inflation. This ensures stability in living costs.
Key points
Government agencies must assess how new regulations will affect food, electricity, and fuel prices, providing detailed forecasts for 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.
Implementing regulations that could increase food, electricity, or fuel prices is prohibited if inflation exceeds 4.5%.
The act aims to prevent actions that could raise living costs related to basic necessities like food and energy.
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Print number: 117_S_4610
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Food and Energy Security Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4610.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must assess how new regulations will affect food, electricity, and fuel prices, providing detailed forecasts for 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.
  • Implementing regulations that could increase food, electricity, or fuel prices is prohibited if inflation exceeds 4.5%.
  • The act aims to prevent actions that could raise living costs related to basic necessities like food and energy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Thune, John [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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Economy Agriculture