Bill · H.R. 7295· House(119-HR-7295)
Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 1/30/2026
- Last activity
- 1/30/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Blake Moore
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 aims to establish a comprehensive, annual congressional budgeting process. It seeks to address growing federal deficits and debt by creating a single "annual budget Act" that itemizes all Federal budget authority and revenue. This process involves contributions from all committees, rather than just the Committee on Appropriations. The bill establishes a specific timetable for budget actions throughout the fiscal year. It also requires the House of Representatives to approve this annual budget Act before certain adjournment periods can occur.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill mandates a more detailed line-item budget process that includes all Federal spending and revenue.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+3
The bill aims to help set priorities to control deficits and debt through more effective budget management.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill seeks to manage spending more effectively by requiring all committees to submit direct spending projections.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?-1
The bill notes the projected depletion of the Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-1
The bill identifies that Social Security trust funds are facing depletion, which could impact low-income households.
Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?-1
The bill notes that the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund faces depletion within 10 years.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Budget Management and Control: The bill states that a comprehensive budget can enable more effective budget management and help set priorities to control deficits and debt (Section 2).
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Increased Congressional Involvement: The act is designed to involve more Members of Congress in the fiscal process and involves more committees in shaping fiscal priorities (Section 2).
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Enhanced Program Coordination: A comprehensive budget is intended to improve program coordination (Section 2).
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Increased Value for Citizens: The findings in the bill suggest that this comprehensive budget approach can add value for the people of the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Complexity in Budgeting: The bill requires each committee to compile and submit direct spending and revenue projections, as well as legislation to effect changes, which adds more layers to the budget process (Section 6).
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Potential for Unfinished Business: The bill notes that major trust funds, such as Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, Medicare Hospital Insurance, and the Highway Trust Fund, face depletion within 10 years (Section 2).
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
- Reduces Government Spending+3Reduces National Debt+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-1Good For Seniors-1
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding-1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security-1
- 3/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
