FAIR Act

1/2/2025, 8:24 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Bill 118 s 5420, also known as the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, is a proposed amendment that would require a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances. This bill aims to provide more transparency and accountability in the budgeting process by ensuring that the potential impacts of legislation on different groups of people are thoroughly examined.

The distribution analysis would involve assessing how a proposed bill or resolution would affect various demographic groups, such as low-income individuals, minorities, and the elderly. This analysis would help lawmakers better understand the potential consequences of their decisions and make more informed choices when crafting legislation.

In addition to the distribution analysis requirement, Bill 118 s 5420 also includes provisions for other purposes related to budgeting and impoundment control. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but they likely involve further measures to improve the budgeting process and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently. Overall, Bill 118 s 5420 seeks to enhance the transparency and accountability of the budgeting process in Congress by requiring a distribution analysis of legislation and implementing other measures related to budgeting and impoundment control.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5420

Introduced on
2024-12-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/4/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Bill 118 s 5420, also known as the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, is a proposed amendment that would require a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances. This bill aims to provide more transparency and accountability in the budgeting process by ensuring that the potential impacts of legislation on different groups of people are thoroughly examined.

The distribution analysis would involve assessing how a proposed bill or resolution would affect various demographic groups, such as low-income individuals, minorities, and the elderly. This analysis would help lawmakers better understand the potential consequences of their decisions and make more informed choices when crafting legislation.

In addition to the distribution analysis requirement, Bill 118 s 5420 also includes provisions for other purposes related to budgeting and impoundment control. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary, but they likely involve further measures to improve the budgeting process and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently. Overall, Bill 118 s 5420 seeks to enhance the transparency and accountability of the budgeting process in Congress by requiring a distribution analysis of legislation and implementing other measures related to budgeting and impoundment control.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 by requiring a distribution analysis of a bill or resolution under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
SM
Santos Mercer
@uzazi_jamaican_jerk_spice_duggan44804
This bill gonna mess up everything, can't believe they're really gonna pass it.

APPROVED
PL
Patrick Logan
@lettuce_rue_coriander_seed49474
I can't believe this bill passed, it's gonna mess everything up for me and my fam. How will this affect us in the long run?

Recent Activity

Latest Action12/4/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.