Bill · H.R. 2761· House(119-HR-2761)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Sponsored by
- Steve Cohen
- Cosponsors
- - 14 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "HAPPY BIRTHDAY Budget Act," aims to stop the use of Federal money for a military parade in Washington, D.C., that is meant for President Donald J. Trump's personal celebration. It specifically prohibits funds from being used for the planning, security, or infrastructure of parades intended for personal milestones or private interests. The bill notes that previous considerations for such parades caused significant costs to the military and public safety. Additionally, it addresses concerns regarding damage to local roads caused by heavy military vehicles. Finally, the act suggests alternative ways to celebrate birthdays without using public funds for military displays.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill reduces government spending by prohibiting the use of federal funds for large-scale personal military parades.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill promotes fiscal responsibility by preventing taxpayer money from being used for personal milestones rather than national purposes.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits urban residents in D.C. by reducing financial burdens and potential road damage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Taxpayer Funds: By prohibiting the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for parades intended for personal celebrations, the bill seeks to ensure money is not used for personal glorification (Section 4).
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Reduction of Financial Burden on Local Agencies: The bill notes that the District of Columbia is often not fully reimbursed for Federal event expenses, and this prohibition could prevent an undue financial burden on local agencies and taxpayers (Section 2, Finding 5).
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Prevention of Infrastructure Damage: The bill highlights that heavy military vehicles risk damaging District of Columbia roads, which are not designed for such weight; preventing these parades could avoid the need for taxpayer-funded repairs (Section 2, Finding 3).
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Public Safety and Cost Savings: Previous considerations for such parades involved high costs for public safety in the District of Columbia, which this bill aims to avoid (Section 2, Finding 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+4
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 7/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/20/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/11/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 6/10/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 6/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 5/6/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Diana DeGetteDemocrat · Colorado
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Andrea SalinasDemocrat · Oregon
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey