Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026
Sen. Scott Introduces Bill Giving Trump Power to Cut Federal Spending to Balance the Budget
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Personal Impact
Life & Work
Federal employees across all agencies (except those administering Social Security and Medicare) could face furloughs, hiring freezes, or pay cuts if the president uses this authority to cut agency budgets. With over 2 million civilian federal workers, the potential workforce impact is substantial.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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The bill would allow the president, in consultation with the Treasury Secretary and the Office of Management and Budget, to choose not to spend money if the federal government is operating under a deficit, while protecting essential programs like Medicare and Social Security.
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Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Balanced Budget Responsibility Act, which would give the President the authority and discretion to curb wasteful government spending to balance the federal budget. The bill leaves certain mandated spending, like Medicare and Social Security, in place.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026
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