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Stop Baseline Bloat Act: Clearer Budget Projections, Excludes Emergencies

This act changes how the government projects future spending by excluding emergency funds and supplemental appropriations from baseline forecasts. This aims to provide citizens with a clearer picture of planned expenditures, potentially leading to greater transparency in public finances.
Key points
Budget projections will no longer include spending for emergency situations, like natural disasters.
Additional funds approved outside the main budget will also be excluded from long-term forecasts.
The goal is to present a more accurate view of planned spending, which may help in better managing the nation's finances.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3912
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Process start date: 2025-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop the Baseline Bloat Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3912.

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 2025-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Budget projections will no longer include spending for emergency situations, like natural disasters.
  • Additional funds approved outside the main budget will also be excluded from long-term forecasts.
  • The goal is to present a more accurate view of planned spending, which may help in better managing the nation's finances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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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