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New Federal Programs: Only with Offsetting Spending Cuts

This resolution introduces new rules for creating federal programs. From now on, to introduce a new program, Congress must identify existing programs that will be reduced to cover the costs of the new one. This aims to control spending and prevent uncontrolled budget growth, which can impact public financial stability.
Key points
Any new federal program must be funded by reducing spending on at least two other federal programs.
The amount of cuts in existing programs must be equal to or greater than the cost of the new program.
Members of Congress introducing new programs must provide written certification that they comply with these new rules.
Information about cuts and new programs will be publicly available, increasing spending transparency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1077
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2022-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Less is More Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1077.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Any new federal program must be funded by reducing spending on at least two other federal programs.
  • The amount of cuts in existing programs must be equal to or greater than the cost of the new program.
  • Members of Congress introducing new programs must provide written certification that they comply with these new rules.
  • Information about cuts and new programs will be publicly available, increasing spending transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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