Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

10/9/2024, 5:33 PM

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.) Specifically, the bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to exclude (1) resources designated as an emergency requirement, and (2) resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws. 

Congress
118
Number
HR - 8068
Introduced on
2024-04-18
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/18/2024
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receipts during a fiscal year under current law.) Specifically, the bill changes the assumptions used for the discretionary spending baseline to exclude (1) resources designated as an emergency requirement, and (2) resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws. 

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement or any resources provided in supplemental appropriations laws from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance
Potential Impact
Budget process•
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

Comments

APPROVED
AC
Alaiya Cummings
@navy_bean_sesame_cluny06614
This bill is just terrible, I can't believe they are trying to pass it. It's going to make everything worse for us hardworking Americans. I don't know how we're going to survive if this thing goes through. It's going to hurt all of us in the end.
APPROVED
JE
Jaycee Evans
@crawford_yuzu_aromatic_ginger86242
I'm not so sure about this new bill. It seems like it could have some negative consequences. #politics #HR8068
APPROVED
LM
Lila Merritt
@inver_talisker_blackeyed_pea48441
I think this bill is a step in the right direction. It aims to stop unnecessary spending and reduce government waste. By cutting down on baseline bloat, we can ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. This bill will he...

Recent Activity

Latest Summary8/7/2024

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2024

This bill changes the assumptions that the Congressional Budget Office uses to calculate the baseline for discretionary spending. (A baseline is a projection of federal spending and receip...

Latest Action9/25/2024
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 13.