Stop the federal government from spending more money than it collects in taxes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Federal Freeze Act?
The Federal Freeze Act, known as S. 357, has been in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs since February 2, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the primary reason most legislation fails to become law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Federal Freeze Act (S. 357 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 5482 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 5482 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.