H.R.222

Sustainable Budget Act of 2025

Introduced·1/7/25

Establishes the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to propose budget balancing recommendations.

The Sustainable Budget Act of 2025 establishes a National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform within the legislative branch. The Commission, composed of 18 members appointed by the President, House, and Senate leaders, aims to propose recommendations to balance the budget and improve the long-term fiscal outlook. The President must consult with the Comptroller General, Congressional Budget Office Director, and relevant congressional committees before submitting a joint resolution to Congress.

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History

Jan 7, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jan 7, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.