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CBO Testimony on Budget and Economic Outlook 2026-2036

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released testimony on the budget and economic outlook for 2026-2036. CBO Director Phillip Swagel presented the agency's analysis to the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth.

H.R. 4284: Convey National Forest cemeteries to local governments

The House Committee on Natural Resources reported H.R. 4284, the Small Cemetery Conveyance Act, on January 14, 2026. This bill proposes to allow the conveyance of certain National Forest cemeteries to local governments. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) provided a cost estimate on February 27, 2026.

H.R. 528 Reforestation Act Cost Estimate

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has provided a cost estimate for H.R. 528, the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025. The estimated cost associated with the bill is approximately $1 million.

Senate Bill Requires Amtrak Baby Changing Tables

A Senate bill, S. 71, the Baby Changing on Board Act, requires Amtrak to provide baby changing tables on its trains. The Congressional Budget Office estimates no federal budget effect from this legislation.

Bill Repeals Conflict Minerals Disclosure Requirements

A bill, H.R. 7085, has been reported by the House Committee on Financial Services to repeal certain conflict minerals disclosure requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Congressional Budget Office estimates this repeal will reduce federal costs associated with compliance.

Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025

The House Committee on the Judiciary reported H.R. 2853, the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025. This bill requires annual reports and establishes a retail crime center, aiming to address organized retail crime.

CBO Publishes Long-Term Budget Outlook Data

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has published the data underlying its long-term budget outlook for 2026 to 2056. Instead of a full report, the agency is providing the raw data that would have been included, allowing interested parties to analyze the projections.