Bill · H.R. 8569· House(119-HR-8569)
No Bias in the Baseline Act
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
- Sponsored by
- Ben Cline
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "No Bias in the Baseline Act" seeks to modify how budget baselines are calculated. It amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to define the baseline based on current laws and the assumption that discretionary appropriations remain at current levels. The bill removes certain existing provisions regarding how laws providing direct spending and receipts are treated. Additionally, it mandates that no adjustments be made for inflation or other factors in these calculations. Finally, it requires the CBO to include alternative fiscal scenarios in its reports.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The mandate for the CBO to include alternative fiscal scenarios provides more comprehensive data to the public.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The requirement for the CBO to include alternative fiscal scenarios increases transparency regarding different fiscal possibilities.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen Social Security?-3
The bill modifies the Social Security Act by striking a subparagraph, which may affect how program projections are handled.
Would retired people be better off under this?-2
The modification of the Social Security Act and the removal of inflation adjustments could negatively impact long-term social safety net projections.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-2
The removal of inflation adjustments and changes to how emergency requirements are treated may obscure the true long-term debt trajectory.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Transparency through Alternative Scenarios: Under Section 3, the CBO would be required to include alternative fiscal scenarios in its reports. This could provide more information to the public and officials regarding different financial possibilities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Removal of Inflation Adjustments: Per Section 2(a)(3), the bill states that no adjustment shall be made for inflation or any other factor. This could impact the accuracy of long-term budget projections as economic conditions change.
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Changes to Resource Designations: Section 2(a)(3)(A) modifies the baseline to exclude resources designated as an emergency requirement and any resources provided in supplemental appropriation laws. This change alters how the current year's budget is projected.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces Government Spending-2Reduces National Debt-2
- 4/29/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
- Introduced in House
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