We need a better solution, which is why I am introducing the Budgeting for a Better America Act... and I am eager to build consensus around this critical issue—the fiscal state of our nation depends on it.
Will work to pass budget-process reforms through the Budgeting for a Better America Act, including biennial budgeting, a bipartisan fiscal commission, fiscal transparency requirements, and other governance reforms.
Occurrences
Representatives Steve Womack (AR-3), Ed Case (HI-1), Bill Huizenga (MI-4), and Scott Peters (CA-50) recently introduced the Budgeting for a Better America Act. This bill would require Congress to adopt a biennial budget framework, establish a bipartisan fiscal commission, and implement other good governance reforms.
Full Title To implement reforms to the budget and appropriations process in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Evidence
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GovInfo lists H.R. 9452 as introduced by Mr. Womack on June 24, 2026 and referred to the House Budget and Rules Committees; the bill version is Introduced in House.
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Womack's office said the bill would require a biennial budget framework, establish a bipartisan fiscal commission, and add fiscal transparency and other governance reforms.
Assessments
Womack materially advanced the promised vehicle by introducing H.R. 9452, the Budgeting for a Better America Act, on June 24, 2026, and the bill's described contents match the promised reforms, including biennial budgeting, a bipartisan fiscal commission, fiscal transparency, and related governance reforms. However, the available official status shows the bill was only introduced and referred to the House Budget and Rules Committees, with no passage or enactment. Because the promise was to work to pass the reforms and the outcome has not passed, this is a failed serious legislative attempt rather than delivery.