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Agencies Must Offset Costs of New Rules (Administrative PAYGO)

This bill requires federal agencies to find equivalent savings whenever they propose a new discretionary rule that increases mandatory government spending (direct spending). The goal is to enforce fiscal discipline, ensuring that new administrative costs are not added without being offset by cuts elsewhere, thereby protecting taxpayers from unchecked spending growth. These requirements are temporary and expire at the end of 2024.
Key points
Federal agencies must propose offsetting cuts to mandatory spending before finalizing any new rule that increases such spending.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reviews and must approve the proposed offsets to ensure they cover the new costs.
The requirements can be waived by the OMB Director if necessary for essential services or effective program delivery.
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Print number: 118_S_4376
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2024-05-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Administrative Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4376.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-05-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must propose offsetting cuts to mandatory spending before finalizing any new rule that increases such spending.
  • The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reviews and must approve the proposed offsets to ensure they cover the new costs.
  • The requirements can be waived by the OMB Director if necessary for essential services or effective program delivery.
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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Economy