JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE REPORT: “High inflation a staple of life in US today”

March 3, 2022

“High inflation is a staple of life in the United States today,” according to a new study from the United States Congress Joint Economic Committee.

In the Pacific Region: 

Inflation is costing $412 monthly per household
Housing is up 4%
Food is up 7%
Energy is up 31%
Transportation is up 21%

NRCC COMMENT: “Kurt Schrader’s reckless spending is responsible for the rising prices hurting Oregonians.” NRCC Spokeswoman Courtney Parella