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Bills · HR 7808
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7808Economics and Public Finance
Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it increases transparency regarding the nation's financial health. By requiring the inclusion of the debt-to-GDP and surplus/deficit-to-GDP ratios in official budget documents, it makes it easier for the public and policymakers to understand the scale of government debt and spending in relation to the overall economy.
If this becomes law, these crucial indicators would be front and center in budget discussions, potentially leading to more informed debates about fiscal policy and long-term financial stability. If it doesn't pass, these ratios would still be available through other reports, but not explicitly mandated for inclusion in the core budget documents, potentially making it harder for the average person to grasp the full context of government finances at a glance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Requires the President's annual budget submission to Congress to include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This makes the overall national debt's size relative to the economy a mandatory data point in the initial budget proposal.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President's annual budget submission to Congress to include the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures that the annual government spending balance is also presented in context of the entire economy within the President's budget.
PROVISION 03
Requires any concurrent resolution on the budget from Congress to include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures that Congress's own budget plan also prominently displays the national debt relative to economic output.
PROVISION 04
Requires any concurrent resolution on the budget from Congress to include the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures Congress's budget plan also includes the annual spending balance relative to the economy.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voters should care about this bill because it increases transparency regarding the nation's financial health. By requiring the inclusion of the debt-to-GDP and surplus/deficit-to-GDP ratios in official budget documents, it makes it easier for the public and policymakers to understand the scale of government debt and spending in relation to the overall economy.
If this becomes law, these crucial indicators would be front and center in budget discussions, potentially leading to more informed debates about fiscal policy and long-term financial stability. If it doesn't pass, these ratios would still be available through other reports, but not explicitly mandated for inclusion in the core budget documents, potentially making it harder for the average person to grasp the full context of government finances at a glance.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Requires the President's annual budget submission to Congress to include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This makes the overall national debt's size relative to the economy a mandatory data point in the initial budget proposal.
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Requires the President's annual budget submission to Congress to include the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures that the annual government spending balance is also presented in context of the entire economy within the President's budget.
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Requires any concurrent resolution on the budget from Congress to include the ratio of the public debt to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures that Congress's own budget plan also prominently displays the national debt relative to economic output.
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Requires any concurrent resolution on the budget from Congress to include the ratio of the surplus or deficit to the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This ensures Congress's budget plan also includes the annual spending balance relative to the economy.
GLOSSARY
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Public Debt
The total amount of money that the U.S. federal government owes to its creditors, including individuals, corporations, and foreign governments.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
The total value of all goods and services produced within a country's borders over a specific period, typically a year. It's a measure of the size of the economy.
Ratio of Public Debt to GDP
A measurement that compares the total national debt to the size of the country's economy. It shows how sustainable the debt is relative to the nation's economic output.
Surplus or Deficit
A 'surplus' occurs when the government collects more money in taxes and other revenue than it spends in a given year. A 'deficit' occurs when it spends more than it collects.
Ratio of Surplus or Deficit to GDP
A measurement that compares the annual government spending balance (whether a surplus or deficit) to the size of the country's economy, showing its impact relative to the overall economic activity.
President's Annual Budget Submission
The detailed financial plan that the President sends to Congress each year, outlining proposed government spending, revenue, and economic assumptions for the upcoming fiscal year.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 4
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 4
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
A budget blueprint approved by both the House and Senate (but not signed by the President) that sets overall spending and revenue targets for Congress's work on appropriations and tax legislation.
