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Emergency Spending Accountability: New Budget Rules

This act introduces new rules for emergency spending, requiring it to be offset by cuts in other budget areas later. The goal is to increase accountability for public funds and prevent excessive debt, which may affect the availability of funds for other programs in the future.
Key points
Emergency spending, such as for natural disasters, will need to be offset by budget cuts over five years.
Certain programs, like Social Security benefits, veterans' healthcare, and national defense, are protected from these cuts.
Any proposal for emergency spending will require a detailed justification explaining why it is urgent and unforeseen.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3787
Sponsor: Rep. Stutzman, Marlin A. [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2025-06-05