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Increased Transparency in Government Spending: New Rules for Budget Bills

This proposal aims to increase transparency in how the government spends money. It means that every bill related to public spending will need to include a detailed table showing how much money is allocated to each program and the estimated public debt servicing costs associated with it. This will make it easier for citizens to access information on how their tax money is being spent.
Key points
All new public spending bills must include a detailed table with information on allocated funds.
The table must show how much money is allocated to each program and for each fiscal year.
Estimated public debt servicing costs related to each program must also be provided.
The goal is to make it easier for citizens to track how government funds are spent.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_96
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Process start date: 2023-02-06