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Budget Transparency Bill
Recent Bills/Budget Transparency Bill

Budget Transparency Bill

IntroducedMarch 4, 2026
In Committee8 months ago
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In the House Budget Committee and the Rules Committee.
Most bills stop here and never get a vote.
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Why This Matters

This bill would make sure that when the President presents the budget, it includes important information about the country's debt compared to its overall economy. This helps everyone understand the financial health of the nation better.

If you care about how government spending impacts the economy, this bill could provide clearer information each year.
Who this affects
Citizens
What this bill changes
  1. 1This bill requires the President to include the public debt ratio in the annual budget submitted to Congress.
  2. 2The bill mandates that the budget also shows the estimated gross domestic product of the United States.
  3. 3It aims to provide clearer information about the country's financial situation.

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Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act This bill requires the President's annual budget and congressional budget resolutions to include (1) the ratio of the public debt to the estimated gross domestic product (GDP), and (2) the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated GDP.

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IntroducedCurrentMar 4

In the House Budget Committee and the Rules Committee.

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