OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Executive Action Cost Transparency Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9751.
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 2024-09-23.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Cost Disclosure Requirement: CBO must estimate and publish the financial costs associated with presidential executive orders, federal regulations, and judicial decisions.
- Reporting Threshold: Reporting is required only for actions estimated to cost $50 billion or more over a decade.
- Increased Fiscal Oversight: The change aims to better inform the public about the long-term financial consequences of actions taken outside the legislative process.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.
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.