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H.R. 3640

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Cost of Living Measurement and Index Act of 2003
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Committee
Latest Action · January 30, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
November 21, 2003
Cosponsors (13)
13D 0R
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Cost of Living Measurement and Index Act of 2003 - Directs the Commissioner of Labor Statistics to develop a methodology for measuring the cost of living in each State. Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study to determine how certain Federal benefits would be increased if such cost-of-living methodology were applied. Requires such study to include determination of increases in benefits under: (1) the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; (2) earned income tax credit provisions of the Internal Revenue Code; (3) all Federal housing assistance programs; (4) the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program; (5) the food stamp program; and (6) all other Federal nutrition assistance programs, to the extent they provide vouchers, coupons, cash grants, or cash reimbursements.

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