Bills · HR 113
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 113Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Budget Process Enhancement Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to tackle long-standing issues with federal budgeting: delays and perceived lack of fiscal discipline. By changing how the baseline is calculated, it aims to create a more conservative starting point for budget negotiations, potentially forcing lawmakers to make tougher spending choices and encouraging greater fiscal restraint. This could lead to a different approach to funding federal programs and services.
The provisions linking pay to performance—for both Members of Congress and top budget officials—address public frustration with government shutdowns and the often-protracted budget process. Voters who are concerned about government accountability and timely completion of legislative duties might see this as a way to incentivize officials to do their jobs promptly. If the bill becomes law, it could lead to faster budget resolutions and presidential budget submissions, but if it doesn't, the current budget process, with its potential for delays and partisan impasses, would continue unchanged.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Removes the adjustment for inflation and certain discretionary spending from the federal budget baseline calculation.
This means future budget projections will start from a lower spending estimate, potentially leading to tighter spending limits.
PROVISION 02
Requires the salaries of Members of Congress to be held in escrow if their chamber does not pass a concurrent resolution on the budget by April 15, 2025.
This provision aims to pressure Congress to complete its budget work on time by directly impacting their compensation.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits the Director and Deputy Directors of the Office of Management and Budget from receiving pay if the President's annual budget proposal is not submitted to Congress on time.
This holds key executive branch officials accountable for timely submission of the President's budget, with no opportunity for retroactive pay.
PROVISION 04
Salaries held in escrow for Members of Congress would be released at the end of the Congress if no budget resolution is passed.
This ensures compliance with the Constitutional amendment regarding changes to Congressional compensation while still applying pressure.
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ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
JAN 3
Introduced in House
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 113
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 113Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Budget Process Enhancement Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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