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Reading Bill Cost Estimates in House of Representatives

A new rule in the House of Representatives requires the estimated cost of any bill to be read immediately after its title. This aims to increase transparency in the legislative process by making potential expenditures associated with new laws clearer.
Key points
Requirement to read the estimated cost of each bill early in the process.
Increased transparency regarding potential public spending related to new laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_220
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_220.

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 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requirement to read the estimated cost of each bill early in the process.
  • Increased transparency regarding potential public spending related to new laws.
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. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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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