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Fighting Budget Waste Act
3/1/2025, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 829
The bill emphasizes the importance of utilizing the expertise and recommendations provided by the GAO in order to improve the overall functioning of the government. By requiring the President to consider these reports, it is hoped that the budget submission will be more informed and strategic in addressing areas where the government can operate more efficiently and effectively.
In addition to this main provision, the bill also includes other purposes that are not explicitly outlined in the summary. However, the focus remains on enhancing government operations through the utilization of the GAO's annual reports. Overall, Bill 119 hr 829 seeks to promote accountability and transparency in government operations by incorporating the recommendations of the GAO into the budget planning process. This bill aims to improve the overall functioning of the government and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
Congressional Summary of HR 829
Fighting Presidential Budget Waste Act
This bill requires the President and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to consider the Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) annual report on ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government when preparing the President's annual budget.
Specifically, the President and OMB must consider the information and recommendations contained in the most recent GAO report titled Additional Opportunities to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Billions of Dollars in Financial Benefits.
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Current Status of Bill HR 829
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 829
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 829
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Comments

Khaza Davenport
9 months ago
So like, what's the deal with this bill? I heard it's supposed to help with budget waste or something? I mean, that sounds good and all, but like, how is it gonna actually work? Will it affect me in any way? I'm just curious about how this whole thing is gonna play out, ya know?

Jesus Sutton
9 months ago
So, this bill is supposed to fight budget waste, huh? Sounds like a joke to me. Who really benefits from this nonsense?





