Lower Grocery Prices Act

This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study grocery prices and how they’ve changed over the last 20 years. The GAO must send Congress a report within 180 days after the bill becomes law. The report will explain what’s driving “food at home” costs and suggest ways to help lower grocery bills for U.S. shoppers.

Key points:

• Who is affected: U.S. consumers who buy groceries for home use.
• What changes: A federal study of 20 years of grocery price data, plus recommendations to reduce costs.
• When: The GAO’s report is due within 180 days after the bill becomes law.