The Congress, the Golden Fleet, and the Shipbuilding Industrial Base in 2026

Presentation by Eric Labs, an analyst in CBO's National Security Division, at the 38th National Symposium of the Surface Navy Association.

H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on December 3, 2025

H.R. 2958, Balance the Scales Act

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on September 17, 2025

H.R. 556, Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

As reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on November 25,2025

H.R. 7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026

As posted on the website of the House Committee on Rules on January 11, 2026

Legislation considered under suspension of the Rules of the House of Representatives during the week of January 19, 2026

The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives announces bills that will be considered under suspension of the rules in that chamber. CBO estimates the effects of those bills on direct spending and revenues.

The Costs of Using the Name "Department of War"

Depending on how DoD implements the order to use the name "Department of War," CBO estimates that costs could range from a few million dollars up to $125 million. A modest implementation of the name change would cost about $10 million.

An Introduction to the Congressional Budget Office

Learn more about CBO's work and its processes in a publication that is typically updated at the start of each Congress or a new session.

CBO's Recent Publications and Work in Progress as of December 31, 2025

In this report, the latest in a quarterly series, CBO highlights its recent publications and summarizes its work in progress.

H.R. 4429, Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025

As passed by the House of Representatives on December 1, 2025