Bringing Benefits Back Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 5043
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
- Last Updated
- 2025-09-19T19:39:05Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H.R. 5043
Purpose of the Legislation
This bill aims to reverse specific sections of a prior law passed through the budget reconciliation process. It seeks to restore previous legal frameworks by undoing targeted amendments from that earlier act.
Key Provisions Outlined
- The bill repeals Subtitle A of Title I and Subtitle B of Title VII from An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21).
- Any laws changed by those repealed sections are restored to their original state, as if the amendments had not occurred.
- The legislation is titled the Bringing Benefits Back Act of 2025.
Significant Changes to Existing Law Introduced
- This measure directly nullifies portions of the 2025 reconciliation act, effectively rolling back any policy shifts made in the specified subtitles.
- It revives prior statutes without incorporating the modifications from Public Law 119-21 in those areas.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: Agencies involved in implementing the repealed provisions, such as those under the jurisdictions of the House Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, may face administrative adjustments to revert to pre-amendment operations.
- On citizens: Individuals or groups previously affected by changes in the reconciliation act could see restored access to benefits or rules that existed before.
- On international relations: No direct effects are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Members of Congress, particularly those on the referred committees.
- Federal agencies responsible for the programs altered by the original reconciliation act.
- U.S. citizens or entities impacted by the benefits or policies in the repealed sections.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill operates within the legislative process by targeting a reconciliation measure, which bypasses certain procedural hurdles but remains subject to standard repeal authority.
- It highlights the use of reconciliation for policy changes and the potential for subsequent reversals through new legislation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Recent Actions
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
- 2025-08-26: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Agriculture, 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.
- 2025-08-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-08-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Bringing Benefits Back Act of 2025 — issued 2025-08-26 — PDF (2 pages)