As the United States moves toward different energy sources to meet climate goals, there is often a debate about how these changes affect the cost of living. Currently, there isn't always a dedicated office whose sole job is to 'double-check' the math on how these transitions hit a family's bank account. If this bill becomes law, it ensures that cost is a primary part of the conversation for every major energy policy change.

However, because the bill explicitly says this new office cannot actually stop a rule from being issued, its impact is mostly about transparency. It forces the government to admit when a policy might raise prices, which gives the public and Congress better information to argue against those policies or demand changes to make them cheaper.