Price Stability Act of 2026

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Bill ID: 119/hr/5396
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

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Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

ID: H001072

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The bill

Price Stability Act of 2026

HR. 5396, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Commercial Banks.

The sponsor

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

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The money

$133,000 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 616.

June 23, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Price Stability Act of 2026 is a laughable attempt to masquerade as a solution to the country's economic woes. In reality, it's a blatant giveaway to corporate interests and a slap in the face to the working class. By removing the mandate on maximum employment, our esteemed lawmakers are essentially declaring that jobs are no longer a priority. How quaint.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends the Federal Reserve Act by striking "maximum employment" from its dual mandate, leaving only "stable prices." This change is akin to a doctor treating a patient's symptom while ignoring the underlying disease. In this case, the disease is income inequality, and the symptom is inflation. By focusing solely on price stability, our brilliant lawmakers are ensuring that the wealthy will continue to accumulate wealth, while the rest of us can enjoy the thrill of stagnant wages and dwindling job prospects.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The real beneficiaries of this bill are corporate executives, shareholders, and the 1% who will see their profits soar as labor costs remain suppressed. The losers, as always, are the working class, who will be forced to endure the consequences of a deliberately stagnant job market. One can almost hear the champagne corks popping in the boardrooms as our intrepid lawmakers sacrifice the well-being of their constituents on the altar of corporate greed.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The implications of this bill are dire. By prioritizing price stability over employment, we can expect to see a continued widening of the wealth gap, increased poverty, and a decline in social mobility. It's a recipe for disaster, but hey, who needs a functioning economy when you have campaign donations and lobbying dollars to consider? The real question is: what's the diagnosis for this legislative disease? I'd say it's a bad case of "Corporate-itis" – a chronic condition characterized by an insatiable lust for profits, a complete disregard for human well-being, and a healthy dose of stupidity. Treatment options are limited, but I recommend a strong dose of skepticism, a healthy serving of outrage, and a vigorous application of critical thinking. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do than watch our lawmakers commit economic malpractice.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$133,000
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$132,000

No PAC contributions found

1
THE ROYER LAW FIRM PLLC
1 transaction
$1,000

No committee contributions found

1
BRADBURY, CHARLOTTE S. MRS.
1 transaction
$6,600
2
BRADBURY, CURT MR. JR.
1 transaction
$6,600
3
KEITH, STEVEN M. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
4
KNAPPLE, WHITFIELD L. DR.
1 transaction
$6,600
5
PFAUTCH, ROY MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
6
QUINTILIAN, DENNIS
1 transaction
$6,600
7
QUINTILIAN, DORIS
1 transaction
$6,600
8
RUTLEDGE, REYNIE MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
9
SCHWARZMAN, STEPHEN A. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
10
DORRELL, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$6,600
11
SCHUECK, PATRICK T. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
12
FISHER, KENNETH MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
13
FISHER, SHERRILYN MRS.
1 transaction
$6,600
14
ALLEN, MARY
1 transaction
$6,600
15
DALY, JUSTIN MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
16
ROWAN, CAROLYN MS.
1 transaction
$6,600
17
ROWAN, MARC MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
18
SNIDER, TED MR. JR.
1 transaction
$6,600
19
SCHWAB, CHARLES MR.
1 transaction
$6,600
20
ANTHONY, JOHN E. MR.
1 transaction
$6,600

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]

ID: S001188

Top Contributors

4

1
BLEIBERG, PAUL E
NATIONAL MILK PRODUCERS FED. β€’ VP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,000
Mar 26, 2023
2
TORREY, MICHAEL K
TORREY ADVISORY GROUP β€’ GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
IndividualARLINGTON, VA
$2,000
Mar 8, 2023
3
BECK, DANIELLE
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jun 6, 2023
4
REY, MARK
THE LIVINGTON GROUP β€’ GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$250
Mar 31, 2023

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

ID: D000032

Top Contributors

10

1
SHANNON GREEN COLLECTION
OrganizationNAPLES, FL
$500
Dec 28, 2023
2
NAPLES SMART, LLC
OrganizationNAPLES, FL
$250
Jun 4, 2024
3
COX, JOE B
NELSON MULLINS β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
Dec 30, 2023
4
STALLINGS, KYLE
DESERT ROYALTY COMPANY β€’ FOUNDER/CEO
IndividualMIDLAND, TX
$6,600
Mar 9, 2023
5
ZALIK, DAVID
GOLDMAN SACHS β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualMARIETTA, GA
$6,600
Jan 3, 2024
6
ZALIK, HELEN
HOMEMAKER β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$6,600
Jan 6, 2024
7
BAUM, DAVID
ENTREPRENEUR β€’ ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualSANIBEL, FL
$6,600
Feb 13, 2024
8
WALDRIP, EMORY
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$6,600
May 20, 2023
9
MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
DMM PROPRIETA MANAGEMENT β€’ MANAGER
IndividualASPEN, CO
$6,600
Jun 7, 2024
10
MANDELBLATT, ERIC
SOROBAN CAPITAL PARTNERS LP β€’ MANAGING PARTNER
IndividualASPEN, CO
$6,600
Jun 7, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

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Total contributions: $146,350

Top Donors - Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Commercial Banksconfidence 0.80

    Section 2 removal of maximum employment mandate could lead to tighter monetary policy, potentially increasing interest rates and benefiting commercial banks' net interest margins (SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF DUAL MANDATE)

  • Tighter monetary policy could lead to increased attractiveness of alternative investments, potentially benefiting private equity and hedge funds (SEC. 2. REMOVAL OF DUAL MANDATE)

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 22 contributions
    • SCHARF, CHARLES$8,300
    • LEOPOLD, ROBIN$3,300
    • DIMON, JAMIE$3,300
    • HEITSENRETHER, TERESA$3,300
    • HRANICKY, KYLE$2,900
  • from 10 contributions
    • ROWAN, MARC MR.$9,900
    • RAVIV, GIL$3,300
    • TAYLOR, NATHANIEL$3,300
    • ZELTER, JAMES$3,150
    • REISS, MICHAEL$1,800

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