Budgeting for a Better America Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Budgeting for a Better America Act aims to reform the House of Representatives’ budget and appropriations process. It proposes a biennial budgeting system, shifting from an annual to a two-year cycle for budget planning and execution. The bill also establishes a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to recommend policies for fiscal sustainability and includes provisions for expedited consideration of the commission’s recommendations, as well as updates to congressional rules and procedures related to the budget process. Finally, it mandates a hearing on the fiscal state of the nation and modernizes the Committee on the Budget.
Key provisions
- Establishes a biennial budgeting system for the House of Representatives.
- Creates a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to recommend fiscal policies.
- Expedites the consideration of the Commission’s proposed joint resolution.
- Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to reflect the biennial budgeting system.
- Updates House Rules to support the biennial budgeting process.
- Requires an annual supplemental budget submission by the President.
- Mandates a hearing on the fiscal state of the nation, led by the Comptroller General.
- Modernizes the Committee on the Budget by including additional members.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (House and Senate)
- The House of Representatives
- Federal Agencies
- The public (through budget decisions)
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