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RepublicanBill · H.R. 3912· House(119-HR-3912)

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2025

Rep. Grothman
Age: 71 years
Wisconsin
Introduced
6/11/2025
Last activity
6/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Sponsored by
Glenn Grothman
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 5
Economics and Public Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2025," seeks to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. It proposes changes to how the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) calculates baseline projections for discretionary appropriations. Specifically, it aims to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement from these projections. It also seeks to exclude any resources provided through supplemental appropriations laws.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3

    It aims to improve budget clarity by excluding non-standard appropriations from standard baseline estimates.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill enhances budget transparency by providing a clearer picture of standard discretionary spending.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+2

    The bill promotes fiscal transparency by preventing emergency spending from inflating baseline projections.

The opposite

  • Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?-2

    By excluding emergency requirements from baseline projections, it may obscure the true long-term cost of disaster relief needs.