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HR 6140

Congressional Budget Office Scheduling Reform Act

119th Congress Introduced by Chuck Edwards and 3 co-sponsors

HR 6140 reforms Congressional Budget Office scheduling procedures to modify how and when budget analyses are conducted for legislative proposals.

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Bill Summary · HR 6140

Legislative bill overview

HR 6140 would reform how the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) schedules and conducts its analytical work. The bill appears to modify CBO procedures, though specific provisions are not detailed in the limited information available. This would affect the timing and prioritization of budget analyses Congress receives.

Why is this important

The CBO provides nonpartisan fiscal analysis that informs major legislative decisions on spending, revenue, and economic policy. Changes to CBO scheduling could alter which bills receive timely cost estimates and how quickly Congress can act on legislation, potentially affecting the legislative process itself.

Potential points of contention

  • Partisanship concerns: Modifying CBO scheduling could be viewed as an attempt to accelerate or delay analysis of particular bills for political advantage, or conversely as necessary efficiency reform
  • Analytical capacity: Changing scheduling demands might strain CBO resources or compromise the depth of analysis on complex legislation
  • Legislative process impact: Faster or slower budget scoring could affect floor debate timing, amendment consideration, and the legislative calendar overall

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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