HR 8570
Cost Estimate Clarity Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:02 AM
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Bill overview
The Cost Estimate Clarity Act aims to improve the transparency of budget estimates produced by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Specifically, it requires the CBO to explicitly state how using historical spending levels (baseline assumptions) impacts its cost estimates. The bill mandates that CBO reports detail the difference between estimates using baselines versus not using them, identify the specific baseline assumptions used, and explain any discrepancies where baselines result in lower projected costs.
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