Budget Process Enhancement Act

1/31/2025, 5:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 113

Bill 119 hr 113, also known as the "Baseline Reform Act," aims to remove the discretionary inflater from the baseline and establish a provision that would place the salaries of Members of a House of Congress in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2026. This bill is designed to hold Members of Congress accountable for reaching a budget agreement and prevent automatic salary increases if a budget resolution is not passed.

The discretionary inflater is a mechanism that adjusts the baseline for inflation, potentially leading to automatic spending increases without any action from Congress. By removing this inflater, the bill seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that budget decisions are made deliberately and transparently.

Additionally, the provision to place Members' salaries in escrow serves as a deterrent to encourage timely budget negotiations and resolutions. If a House fails to agree on a budget resolution for fiscal year 2026, the salaries of its Members would be held in escrow until a resolution is reached. Overall, Bill 119 hr 113 aims to reform the budget process in Congress and hold Members accountable for reaching budget agreements in a timely manner. It seeks to promote fiscal discipline and transparency in budget decisions, ultimately benefiting the American people.

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Current Status of Bill HR 113

Bill HR 113 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 113 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 113's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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 concerned. as of January 3, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 113

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 113

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 113

To remove the discretionary inflater from the baseline and to provide that the salaries of Members of a House of Congress will be held in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.To remove the discretionary inflater from the baseline and to provide that the salaries of Members of a House of Congress will be held in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 113

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Andy Biggs
Arizona(Republican)

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