House Committee on the Budget

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act The bill establishes a framework to require legislation that increases or suspends the public debt limit to include spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the projected increase in debt that will occur under the legislation. The bill allows the spending reductions to be phased in over the period that includes the current and next 10 fiscal years. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of the Treasury to notify the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee when it determines that the federal government will reach the debt limit within 60 days without the implementation of extraordinary measures. The notification must also indicate when extraordinary measures may be necessary to prolong the funding of the federal government in the absence of a debt limit increase. In addition, the bill requires any formal presidential request to increase the debt limit to include (1) the amount of the proposed increase, and (2) proposed legislation to reduce spending by an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of the requested increase. Finally, the bill establishes budget points of order that may be raised in the House of Representatives and the Senate against legislation that increases or suspends the debt limit and does not contain net spending reductions that are equal to or greater than the increase in the debt that will occur under the legislation.

Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act

The proposal would allow private citizens and members of Congress to sue the federal government if it violates rules about how it spends money that Congress has already approved. Currently, only Congress as a whole can challenge when the president or agencies refuse to spend appropriated funds, but this change would give individuals and lawmakers the power to take legal action directly. The change aims to strengthen enforcement of spending laws by creating more ways to hold the government accountable when it withholds money Congress has already decided to allocate.

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.

This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2027, sets forth budgetary levels for FY2028-FY2036, and provides reconciliation instructions for legislation that increases the deficit. The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2027-FY2036 for federal revenues, new budget authority, budget outlays, deficits (on-budget), debt subject to limit, debt held by the public, and the major functional categories of spending. The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct the House Agriculture Committee, the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Administration Committee to submit recommendations for legislation that will increase the deficit over FY2027-FY2036 by not more than specified amounts. Each committee must submit the recommendations to the House Budget Committee by September 11, 2026. (Under current law, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) In addition, the resolution establishes a reserve fund that allows certain adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels to accommodate reconciliation legislation. Finally, the resolution sets forth budget enforcement procedures that address issues such as adjustments to committee allocations and other budgetary levels; the budgetary treatment of the discretionary administrative expenses for the Social Security Administration and the U.S. Postal Service; emergency spending; and additional adjustments for disaster relief, wildfire suppression, health care fraud and abuse control, continuing disability reviews and redeterminations, and reemployment services and eligibility assessments.

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations to federal agencies through the earlier of December 4, 2026, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. It is known as a continuing resolution (CR) and prevents a government shutdown that would otherwise occur if the FY2027 appropriations bills have not been enacted when FY2027 begins on October 1, 2026. The CR funds most programs and activities at the FY2026 levels with several exceptions that provide funding flexibility or additional appropriations for various programs. For example, the bill includes exceptions for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Small Business Administration loan programs; the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund; the Indian Health Service; and wildfire suppression activities. In addition, the bill extends several expiring programs, authorities, and restrictions, including the Department of Agriculture’s livestock mandatory price reporting program, the National Flood Insurance Program, limits on pay increases for the Vice President and certain senior political appointees, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, the authority to waive certain pay limitations that apply to wildland firefighters and other wildland fire personnel, the authority for the District of Columbia to spend local funds, and the freeze on cost-of-living adjustments for Members of Congress. The bill also provides the customary payments to the beneficiaries of the late Representative David Scott and the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Act of 2026

The proposal would allow Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to build a memorial or monument honoring the Tuskegee Airmen—the pioneering African American pilots and support crew who served in World War II—somewhere in Washington, D.C. or the surrounding area. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it meets the requirements for establishing such a commemorative work in the nation's capital.

To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to address health disparities affecting minority communities through various policy changes across multiple areas including healthcare access, nutrition programs, education, and veterans' services. The broad referral to numerous committees suggests the legislation would coordinate efforts across government agencies to improve health outcomes for minority populations through reforms in insurance coverage, food assistance, workplace safety, and other related programs. The bill is currently under review to determine which specific provisions fall under each committee's authority.

Super Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2026

The proposal would strengthen federal budget rules by creating "super PAYGO" reductions, which are automatic spending cuts that trigger when Congress passes laws that increase the deficit beyond certain thresholds. This would make it harder for lawmakers to approve new spending or tax cuts without offsetting the costs elsewhere in the budget, potentially affecting federal programs and taxpayers. The measure aims to force Congress to be more fiscally disciplined when making budget decisions.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as well as the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). Among other elements, the bill authorizes the procurement of various items, including aircraft and ships; sets active duty and reserve component personnel strength levels; sets policy regarding various aspects of military health care and military compensation; sets policy regarding DOD acquisitions and acquisition management, including contracting authorities and the acquisition workforce; sets policy for various matters related to DOD interactions with foreign nations, including matters concerning Israel, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific; sets policy for various matters related to DOD cybersecurity and artificial intelligence; requires DOD to include projected demand for foreign military sales in certain contexts, including munitions production planning, sustainment planning for major defense acquisition programs, and decisions regarding production rate increases of defense articles; requires DOD to establish an expedited qualification process for new domestic and allied sources of certain strategic materials, including specified metals, alloys, oxides, and magnets; authorizes specified military construction projects and extends the authorization of certain projects from previous fiscal years; and authorizes the National Nuclear Security Administration, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, Naval Petroleum Reserves, and Maritime Administration. For additional information on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) see In Focus IF10516, Defense Primer: Navigating the NDAA , and In Focus IF10515, Defense Primer: The NDAA Process .

Shared Values Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects provided do not contain sufficient information about what the legislation actually proposes to do. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is a broad bill, but without access to the bill's text or specific policy proposals, I cannot explain its concrete effects or who it would affect.

Ukraine Support Act

Ukraine Support Act This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2) establishing penalties for Russia and certain foreign persons (individuals and entities). Assistance provided under the bill includes establishing a reconstruction trust fund for Ukraine, requiring the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to prioritize support for Ukraine, reviving the President’s authority to lend or lease defense articles to Ukraine or Eastern European countries affected by the war through FY2028, extending through 2027 the Department of Defense’s authority to provide security assistance and intelligence support to Ukrainian forces, and requiring the Department of State to take certain actions to build the capacity of the militaries and border forces of Baltic countries. Additionally, the President must periodically determine if the Russian government or any proxy is waging a war of aggression against Ukraine, refusing to sincerely negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, or acting in violation of a negotiated peace agreement with Ukraine. If the President makes such a determination, the President must impose certain penalties including property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain Russian officials; property-blocking sanctions on Russian companies in the oil and mining sectors, Rosatom (Russia's state-owned nuclear enterprise) and its subsidiaries, and certain Russian financial institutions; and increasing the rate of duty on all goods and services imported from Russia into the United States to at least 500% relative to the value of such goods and services.

Delivering Priority Legislation Act

This bill has been introduced but lacks specific details about what legislation it would actually address, making it impossible to summarize its concrete effects. The bill has been referred to nearly every major House committee, suggesting it may eventually contain provisions affecting workers, businesses, veterans, agriculture, infrastructure, energy, national security, and government operations. Without knowing what specific policies the bill will contain, it's unclear who would be helped or harmed by its passage.

Drug Deal Disclosure Act

The government would be required to publicly release documents and communications about drug pricing agreements it has made with pharmaceutical manufacturers, including deals involving "most favored nation" pricing where the government pays the same price as other countries. This would give patients, lawmakers, and the public visibility into how the government negotiates drug prices and what deals it strikes behind closed doors. The measure affects pharmaceutical companies, federal health agencies, and anyone who buys or pays for prescription drugs.

Improving the Lives of the American People Act

I cannot provide an accurate summary because the bill's title and subjects are too vague to determine what specific policies it would actually implement. The referral to nearly every major congressional committee suggests this is either a broad omnibus bill covering many different policy areas, or a placeholder bill awaiting specific language to be added. Without knowing the actual provisions, I cannot explain in concrete terms what this bill would do or who it would affect.

DLARA

Disaster Loan Accountability and Reform Act or the DLARA This bill modifies the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan program to require additional oversight and reports regarding the program. First, the bill requires the SBA to report monthly on the operation of the disaster loan program. (Currently, the SBA must report only during the applicable period for a major disaster.) The report must estimate the date on which available funding for such loans will reach 10% of the most recent appropriation and the date on which the funds will be depleted. If a report is not submitted by the required date, no funds may be appropriated for official travel by the SBA Administrator until the report is submitted. Second, the President's annual budget must include separate statements regarding the appropriations request for SBA disaster loans and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), including explanations for any difference between the amount requested and the 10-year average cost for such loans. Third, the SBA must notify Congress when the balance of amounts available for disaster loans is less than 10% of the 10-year average annual cost provided in the most recent presidential budget. Finally, the bill requires additional oversight of the disaster loan program, including Government Accountability Office reports on the disbursement of disaster loans and the cost of specified SBA rules that modified the loan program; and an SBA report on its actions to improve forecasting, data quality, and budget assumptions for the cost of disaster loans.

Budgeting for a Better America Act

The proposal would change how the House of Representatives creates and manages its annual budget and spending plans, potentially affecting how Congress allocates money to different government programs and agencies. The specific reforms would apply to House procedures and internal processes rather than directly impacting the public, though changes to the budget process could eventually influence which programs receive funding and how much money goes to different areas. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Budget Committee and Rules Committee to determine which parts fall under each committee's authority.

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

The proposal would make changes to how the federal government awards Pell Grants, which are financial aid payments that help low-income students pay for college tuition and expenses. The specific reforms aim to improve how the grant program is structured and operates, though the exact details would be determined as the bill moves through the committees reviewing it. Students from families with limited income would be the primary group affected by any changes to this major source of college funding.

Housing Supply Fund Act of 2026

The bill would create a federal fund to help increase the supply of affordable housing across the country by providing financial support for housing development projects. This would affect homebuyers and renters struggling to find affordable places to live, as well as developers and construction companies working on housing projects. The money from this fund could be used to build new homes, renovate existing properties, or support other efforts to make housing more available and affordable.

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026

The bill would ensure that children have adequate legal representation and support when involved in court cases, making it easier for young people to understand and participate in the legal system that affects them. It aims to improve how courts handle cases involving minors by potentially requiring better access to lawyers, interpreters, and other resources that help kids navigate the justice system. The measure would affect children involved in various legal proceedings, including those in family court, juvenile justice cases, and other court matters.

Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026

The President would gain the authority to declare a smoke emergency when wildfire smoke or other smoke sources create serious public health threats, allowing the federal government to coordinate faster response and relief efforts. This would affect states, cities, and communities dealing with dangerous air quality, as well as businesses and workers in affected areas who might receive emergency support or regulatory flexibility during such declarations. The bill has been referred to multiple committees to review how it would work with transportation, small business, and budget considerations.

Public Lands Integrity Act

Public Lands Integrity Act This bill generally prohibits provisions that result in the sale, disposal, or transfer of federal lands from being included in reconciliation legislation by requiring the provisions to be considered extraneous under the Senate's Byrd Rule. The Senate's Byrd Rule (named after it's principal author, Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia) prohibits the inclusion of matter in reconciliation legislation that is extraneous to a congressional committee's reconciliation directives in the associated congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation is an expedited method by which Congress may adopt changes in spending and revenue laws to achieve the budgetary goals reflected in a congressional budget resolution. Reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate. For additional information, see CRS Report R48640, The Senate’s Byrd Rule: Frequently Asked Questions.