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DemocratBill · H.R. 829· House(119-HR-829)

Fighting Budget Waste Act

Rep. Pappas
Age: 46 years
New Hampshire
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Sponsored by
Chris Pappas
Cosponsors
Democrat - 4Republican - 5
Economics and Public Finance
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Fighting Budget Waste Act," aims to amend title 31 of the United States Code. It requires the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to consider specific GAO reports when preparing the annual budget. These reports focus on how to improve government efficiency and effectiveness. Specifically, they address opportunities to reduce fragmentation, overlap, and duplication to achieve financial benefits. Additionally, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must submit a report to Congress regarding their findings on these recommendations when the budget is submitted.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+6

    The act enhances fiscal responsibility by requiring the President and OMB to address identified inefficiencies during budget preparation.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5

    By targeting fragmentation and duplication, the bill aims to achieve billions of dollars in financial benefits through efficiency.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5

    The bill mandates the consideration of GAO recommendations specifically intended to reduce overlap and duplication in government spending.

The opposite

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