No Bias in the Baseline Act
Bill Summary
Requires the Congressional Budget Office to use neutral assumptions when estimating the budgetary effects of legislation, without adjusting the baseline to account for anticipated policy changes. Prohibits the office from incorporating anticipated policy changes into its baseline projections.
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- Apr 29, 2026
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects the Congressional Budget Office and lawmakers who rely on its estimates, by altering the way budget projections are calculated and potentially changing how legislation is evaluated. It may also impact federal agencies and programs whose funding is influenced by these budget estimates.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
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Bill Details
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