To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 9777

The bill, designated as H.R. 9777 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 24, 2024, aims to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The key provision requires any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for implementing such measures. The bill includes provisions for this specific cost disclosure and outlines other purposes related to budget and impoundment control.

Congressional Summary of HR 9777

This bill requires Congressional Budget Office cost estimates for legislation to include an estimate of the cost to each U.S. citizen for carrying out the legislation. Specifically, the estimate must include each citizen's pro rata share of the change in total federal spending and total federal debt if the legislation is enacted.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9777

Bill HR 9777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2024. Bill HR 9777 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 24, 2024. Bill HR 9777's most recent activity was 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 concerned. as of September 24, 2024

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9777

To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require any cost estimate for a bill or joint resolution prepared by the Congressional Budget Office to include the cost to each United States citizen for carrying out such measure, and for other purposes.