Sequestration
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The Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026 to 2036
In CBO's projections, the federal budget deficit in fiscal year 2026 is $1.9 trillion, and federal debt rises to 120 percent of GDP in 2036. Economic growth strengthens in 2026 and moderates in later years.
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CBO's Estimates of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of Public Law 119-21
CBO provides information concerning the effects of a potential sequestration in accordance with the Statutory Pay‑As‑You‑Go Act of 2010 that could occur as a result of the enactment of the 2025 reconciliation act (Public Law 119-21).
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Sequestration 2025: An Update
As required by law, CBO reports on whether appropriations enacted for the current fiscal year have exceeded the statutory caps on discretionary funding. In CBO's estimation, they have not, and a sequestration will not be required for 2025.
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An Update on CBO's Support of the Congress Throughout the Reconciliation Process
Building on its earlier analyses and those provided by the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation, CBO published a dynamic estimate of the budgetary effects of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Questions About the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010
In response to a request from Senator Graham, CBO answers questions regarding the use of sequestration (the cancellation of budgetary resources) in accordance with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.
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Potential Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of a Bill to Provide Reconciliation Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
CBO responds to questions concerning the sequestration (cancellation of budgetary resources) that would occur under the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 if an enacted bill raised deficits by $2.3 trillion over 10 years.
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Final Sequestration Report for Fiscal Year 2025
As required by law, CBO reports on whether appropriations enacted for the current fiscal year have exceeded the statutory caps on discretionary funding. In CBO’s estimation, they have not, and a sequestration will not be required for 2025.
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Sequestration Update Report: August 2024
As required by law, CBO reports on whether appropriations enacted for the current fiscal year have exceeded the statutory caps on discretionary funding. In CBO’s estimation, they have not, and a sequestration will not be required for 2024.
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Final Sequestration Report for Fiscal Year 2024
As required by law, CBO reports on whether appropriations enacted for the current fiscal year have exceeded the statutory caps on discretionary funding. In CBO’s estimation, they have not, and a sequestration will not be required for 2024.
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An Update About Implementing the Statutory Limits on Discretionary Funding for Fiscal Year 2024
CBO provides an update to an earlier estimate of the effects of a potential sequestration under the caps established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.