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H.R. 934 (97th)

Economic Stabilization Act of 1981

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Introduced

19 January 1981

Last action

30 January 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

Sponsors

Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Mottl, Ronald M. [D-OH-23], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Economic Stabilization Act of 1981 - Authorizes the President, through fiscal year 1985, to issue such orders and regulations as may be deemed appropriate to stabilize prices, rents, wages, salaries, and profits at levels not less than those prevailing on January 1, 1981, and to stabilize interest rates and corporate dividends and similar transfers at levels consistent with orderly economic growth. Establishes a $25,000 maximum fine for, and provides for injunctive relief from, violations of any such orders.

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Timeline

  1. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 January 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 30 January 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Economic Stabilization.

    Source: Committee

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