Bill · S. 4012· Senate(119-S-4012)
Fiscal Commission Act
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes a Fiscal Commission to address the nation's long-term fiscal health. The Commission is tasked with educating the public on the fiscal state of the country and the risks posed by debt. It is mandated to identify policies to reduce the debt and deficit, achieve a specific debt-to-GDP ratio by 2039, and improve the solvency of certain trust funds. The Commission will develop a report containing legislative language to implement these recommendations. Once approved, this "implementing bill" undergoes an expedited legislative process in both the House and the Senate.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+6
The bill seeks to achieve a sustainable debt-to-GDP ratio of no more than 100 percent by 2039.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The commission is explicitly mandated to identify policies to reduce the national debt and deficit.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill directs the commission to address the gap between current revenues and expenditures through changes to direct and discretionary spending.
The opposite
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?-2
The bill uses expedited procedures that waive points of order and limit debate, reducing public scrutiny of the legislative process.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: The Commission is tasked with educating and bringing awareness to the people regarding the nation's fiscal path and the risks of the current debt (Section 3(a)(1)(B)).
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Long-term Fiscal Stability: The Commission aims to identify policies to improve the long-term fiscal condition of the Federal Government, including reducing the debt and deficit (Section 3(a)(2)(A)(i)(I)).
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Sustainable Debt Levels: The bill seeks to achieve a sustainable ratio of public debt to gross domestic product of not more than 100 percent by fiscal year 2039 (Section 3(a)(2)(A)(i)(II)).
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Protection of Federal Programs: The Commission is directed to improve the solvency of trust funds used for Federal programs for a period of at least 75 years (Section 3(a)(2)(A)(i)(III)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restricted Legislative Debate: Implementing bills are subject to expedited consideration with significantly limited debate; for example, in the House, debate is limited to only 2 hours (Section 4(b)(4)).
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Removal of Amendment Rights: The bill dictates that an implementing bill shall not be subject to amendment in either the House of Representatives or the Senate (Section 4(d)).
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Limited Congressional Oversight: The expedited procedures include waiving all points of order against the implementing bill and its consideration (Section 4(b)(4) and Section 4(c)(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
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+6Reduces Government Spending+5Reduces National Debt+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+4Good For Seniors+4Good For Young Adults+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency-2
- 3/5/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia
Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire
Thomas TillisRepublican · North Carolina
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia
Todd YoungRepublican · Indiana