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This guide briefly explains—in plain language—the differences between some common budgetary terms.
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This letter responds to a request for information about CBO's cost estimates for the reconciliation legislation now being considered by the House of Representatives.
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CBO estimates the costs of federal credit programs in two ways—following procedures prescribed by the Federal Credit Reform Act (FCRA) and using a fair-value approach, which measures the market value of the government’s obligations.
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CBO assesses the potential costs of providing cost estimates for bills before markup by Congressional committees. Under any of the scenarios that CBO examined, the agency would require a substantial increase in resources and staffing.
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CBO reports annually on programs whose authorizations of appropriations have already expired or will expire.
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This report examines approaches to budgeting that would distinguish expenditures for investment in physical capital, education, and research and development from other expenditures.
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CBO explains some of the guidelines it follows when providing information to the Congress about the budgetary effects of proposed legislation.
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CBO reports annually on programs whose authorizations of appropriations have already expired or will expire. CBO released information about legislation enacted through December 23, 2020. The full report will be issued in coming months.