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Cost Estimates Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-10327| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2026
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Rules Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Cost Estimates Improvement Act" proposes to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, aiming to enhance the transparency and comprehensiveness of legislative cost assessments. Its primary provision mandates that both the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) must incorporate the costs of servicing the public debt into their financial estimates for proposed legislation. This requirement applies to all estimates prepared by these bodies, ensuring a more holistic view of a bill's fiscal impact. By explicitly including these debt servicing costs, the bill seeks to provide Congress and the public with a more accurate and complete understanding of the financial implications of new laws. The amendment specifies that these costs should be included "to the extent practicable," allowing for flexibility while emphasizing the importance of this financial component in fiscal projections.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-638
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-638
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8341
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-311
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
Sep 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-638
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-638
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8341
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-311
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • September 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 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.

Cost Estimates Improvement Act

USA119th CongressHR-10327| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2026
The "Cost Estimates Improvement Act" proposes to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, aiming to enhance the transparency and comprehensiveness of legislative cost assessments. Its primary provision mandates that both the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) must incorporate the costs of servicing the public debt into their financial estimates for proposed legislation. This requirement applies to all estimates prepared by these bodies, ensuring a more holistic view of a bill's fiscal impact. By explicitly including these debt servicing costs, the bill seeks to provide Congress and the public with a more accurate and complete understanding of the financial implications of new laws. The amendment specifies that these costs should be included "to the extent practicable," allowing for flexibility while emphasizing the importance of this financial component in fiscal projections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-638
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-638
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8341
Cost Estimates Improvement Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-311
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
Sep 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-638
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-638
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8341
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-311
    Cost Estimates Improvement Act


  • September 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 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.
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (20)
Jared F. Golden (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Warren Davidson (Republican)Mike Collins (Republican)Tom McClintock (Republican)David Rouzer (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Ben Cline (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Tim Moore (Republican)

Rules Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted