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Steve Womack (R-AR)

Budgeting for a Better America Act

H.R. 9452 · House bill Economics and Public Finance

A Republican bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Budgeting for a Better America Act," implements reforms to the budget and appropriations process in the House of Representatives. It shifts the budget process from annual to biennial, focusing on two-year cycles. The legislation establishes a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to identify policies for long-term fiscal sustainability. It also mandates a target deficit of 3 percent of gross domestic product. Additionally, the bill updates the timetable for budget submissions and includes provisions for new member training and updated committee views.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    It implements biennial budgeting and creates a commission to ensure long-term fiscal sustainability.

  • Scored +4

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The bill targets a reduction in the deficit to 3 percent of GDP through a National Commission.

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill mandates hearings on the fiscal state of the nation and public reporting of commission findings.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Scored -3

    Does this strengthen Social Security?

    The bill directs the commission to address the growth of entitlement spending, which may impact Social Security.

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill targets reductions in entitlement spending to achieve fiscal sustainability.

  • Scored -2

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    Potential changes to entitlement spending may impact seniors receiving Social Security and other programs.