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Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7295| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2026
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Hurd (Republican)

Rules Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026, seeks to overhaul the federal budgeting process to address concerns about growing deficits, an incomplete budget process, and declining congressional control over spending. It highlights that current annual appropriations cover a shrinking portion of federal spending, while direct spending and revenue policies often lack regular, comprehensive review. The bill notes that major trust funds face depletion and that Congress frequently fails to pass appropriations on time, contributing to an ineffective budget system. The central mechanism introduced is the creation of an "annual budget Act" that would itemize all federal budget authority and revenue. This comprehensive act would consolidate discretionary spending, direct spending, and revenue policies, requiring detailed contributions from all committees with jurisdiction over these areas. The bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to revise the budget timetable, mandating that the House Budget Committee report the annual budget Act by June 10. Committees would be required to submit detailed spending and revenue line items and proposed legislative changes for inclusion in this unified budget, aiming to ensure a single, comprehensive document that enhances congressional oversight and promotes fiscal responsibility.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6953
Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6953
    Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024


  • January 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 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.

Economics and Public Finance

Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7295| House 
| Updated: 1/30/2026
This bill, titled the Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026, seeks to overhaul the federal budgeting process to address concerns about growing deficits, an incomplete budget process, and declining congressional control over spending. It highlights that current annual appropriations cover a shrinking portion of federal spending, while direct spending and revenue policies often lack regular, comprehensive review. The bill notes that major trust funds face depletion and that Congress frequently fails to pass appropriations on time, contributing to an ineffective budget system. The central mechanism introduced is the creation of an "annual budget Act" that would itemize all federal budget authority and revenue. This comprehensive act would consolidate discretionary spending, direct spending, and revenue policies, requiring detailed contributions from all committees with jurisdiction over these areas. The bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to revise the budget timetable, mandating that the House Budget Committee report the annual budget Act by June 10. Committees would be required to submit detailed spending and revenue line items and proposed legislative changes for inclusion in this unified budget, aiming to ensure a single, comprehensive document that enhances congressional oversight and promotes fiscal responsibility.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6953
Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024
Jan 30, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6953
    Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2024


  • January 30, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 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.
Blake D. Moore

Blake D. Moore

Republican Representative

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Jeff Hurd (Republican)

Rules Committee, Budget Committee

Economics and Public Finance

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