Removing the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1006
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-12T18:59:05Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This resolution (H. Res. 1006) aims to immediately remove the current Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), a nonpartisan agency that provides Congress with objective analyses of budgetary and economic issues.
Key Provisions
- The resolution declares the removal of the CBO Director effective immediately upon its adoption by the House of Representatives.
- It invokes section 201(a)(4) of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (codified at 2 U.S.C. 601(a)(4)), which authorizes Congress to remove the Director.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No new laws or amendments are introduced; the resolution simply exercises an existing authority under the 1974 Act to remove the Director, without altering the underlying statute or CBO's structure.
Potential Impacts
- On government agencies: The CBO may face temporary leadership disruption, potentially delaying budget analyses, cost estimates for legislation, and economic forecasts that Congress relies on for decision-making.
- On citizens: Indirect effects could include slower or altered congressional budgeting processes, which influence federal spending, taxes, and programs affecting public services like healthcare, education, and social security.
- On international relations: Minimal direct impact, though CBO reports sometimes inform U.S. fiscal policy discussions in global economic forums.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Congress: Directly initiates and benefits from CBO's analyses; removal could affect the timeliness and perceived impartiality of budget information.
- CBO staff and leadership: The Director's ouster may create uncertainty for the agency's approximately 250 employees, who provide nonpartisan expertise.
- Federal government and policymakers: Broader executive branch and legislative processes depend on CBO for fiscal oversight.
- General public and advocacy groups: Those involved in budget debates (e.g., on entitlements or defense spending) may experience changes in how legislation is evaluated.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Relies on the 1974 Act's provision for congressional removal of the Director (appointed jointly by House leaders), ensuring compliance with established procedures without challenging separation of powers.
- Constitutional: Aligns with Congress's constitutional authority over budgeting (Article I, Section 9), but could raise questions about the independence of advisory agencies if perceived as interfering with nonpartisan functions.
- Political: As a House-initiated resolution referred to the Budget Committee, it highlights partisan dynamics in fiscal oversight; the CBO's role in scoring bills often draws controversy, and such a removal could signal efforts to influence budget neutrality, though it requires House adoption to take effect.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
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Recent Actions
- 2026-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
- 2026-01-15: Submitted in House
- 2026-01-15: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Removing the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. — issued 2026-01-15 — PDF (1 pages)