BASIC Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2023 or the BASIC Act

This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.

The BASIC Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 362, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Department of Education that focuses on providing financial literacy education to students in elementary and secondary schools.

The BASIC Act aims to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. The program established by this bill would include curriculum development, teacher training, and resources for schools to implement financial literacy education.

Additionally, the BASIC Act seeks to promote partnerships between schools, financial institutions, and community organizations to enhance the effectiveness of financial education programs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating technology and innovative teaching methods to engage students in learning about financial literacy. Overall, the BASIC Act is designed to address the need for improved financial education in schools and to empower students to make sound financial decisions in the future. It is a bipartisan effort to support the financial well-being of young people and promote economic stability in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 362

Introduced on
2023-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2023 or the BASIC Act

This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.

The BASIC Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 362, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a program within the Department of Education that focuses on providing financial literacy education to students in elementary and secondary schools.

The BASIC Act aims to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives. The program established by this bill would include curriculum development, teacher training, and resources for schools to implement financial literacy education.

Additionally, the BASIC Act seeks to promote partnerships between schools, financial institutions, and community organizations to enhance the effectiveness of financial education programs. The bill also emphasizes the importance of incorporating technology and innovative teaching methods to engage students in learning about financial literacy. Overall, the BASIC Act is designed to address the need for improved financial education in schools and to empower students to make sound financial decisions in the future. It is a bipartisan effort to support the financial well-being of young people and promote economic stability in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide that any estimate prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation shall include costs relating to servicing the public debt, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/27/2023

Budgetary Accuracy in Scoring Interest Costs Act of 2023 or the BASIC Act

This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public ...


Latest Action1/13/2023
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 concerne...