Lead an effort in Congress to begin budgeting, cut spending, and get the national debt under control.

Aaron Bean · Florida · Republican

spending impact 0.80 specificity 0.68 extraction confidence 88%

Commitment kind: unknown. Promised action: not established. Promised outcome: not established. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired.

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That Aaron Bean led a group in congress to begin budgeting to cut spending and turn the tide on getting our national debt under control

Bean said he hoped to be remembered for leading a congressional effort to budget, cut spending, and bring the national debt under control.

Florida’s 4th Congressional District
secondary · interview · model gpt-5.5

Evidence

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Bean said he voted to pass the Limit, Save, and Grow Act, described as limiting federal spending, clawing back unspent COVID funds, and addressing debt.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean took a concrete House vote for a GOP debt-ceiling and spending-cut package in his first term, but this was an effort rather than a final enacted debt-control outcome.

partial same_term A for effort

Congressman Bean Votes to Lower Costs, Address Debt Ceiling
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 92%

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The House Clerk records H.R. 2811 as passed, 217-215, and lists Bean (FL), Republican, Florida, voting Yea.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official roll-call proof that Bean supported the Limit, Save, Grow Act in the House. The bill did not become law, so it shows effort, not fulfillment.

partial same_term A for effort

Roll Call 199, H.R.2811, Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

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CBO estimated H.R. 2811 would reduce projected deficits by about $4.8 trillion over 2023-2033 if enacted and appropriations matched the caps.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): CBO confirms the bill Bean supported was a serious deficit-reduction proposal, but because it was not enacted it supports only partial fulfillment with effort.

partial same_term A for effort

CBO’s Estimate of the Budgetary Effects of H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

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Bean said reducing spending remained his top priority and that he voted yes on the Fiscal Responsibility Act as a first step to get spending under control.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean publicly tied his vote for the Fiscal Responsibility Act to reducing spending and debt, showing concrete action toward the promise.

partial same_term A for effort

Congressman Bean: Defaulting on Our Debt is Not an Option
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 92%

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The House Clerk records H.R. 3746 as passed, 314-117, and lists Bean (FL), Republican, Florida, voting Aye.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Official roll-call proof that Bean voted for an enacted debt-ceiling and spending-cap bill in his first term.

partial same_term A for effort

Roll Call 243, H.R.3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 96%

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CBO reported the Fiscal Responsibility Act would reduce projected deficits by $1.5 trillion over ten years and lower projected 2033 debt from 119% to 115% of GDP.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The enacted law Bean supported cut projected deficits, but CBO still projected very high federal debt, so this is partial rather than full delivery.

partial same_term A for effort

How the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Affects CBO’s Projections of Federal Debt | Congressional Budget Office
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

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Bean’s office identifies him as co-chairman of the DOGE Caucus, which says it will lead House government-efficiency initiatives and save taxpayer money; Bean cited debt above $36 trillion and reckless spending.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean assumed a visible leadership role on a caucus aimed at government efficiency and spending restraint, matching the 'lead an effort' portion of the promise, but not proving debt control.

partial unknown A for effort

The DOGE Caucus | Representative Bean
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%

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The House Clerk records H.R. 1 as passed, 218-214, and lists Bean (FL), Republican, Florida, voting Aye on concurring in the Senate amendment.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): In later federal service, Bean voted for final passage of H.R. 1, which must be assessed against CBO’s finding that it increased deficits and debt.

never later_term

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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CBO estimated H.R. 1 would increase deficits by $2.8 trillion over 2025-2034 and increase debt held by the public in 2034 to 124% of GDP, up from 117%.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): CBO’s official estimate shows that a major bill Bean supported in later service moved debt projections in the wrong direction, weighing against full fulfillment.

never later_term

H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Dynamic Estimate) | Congressional Budget Office
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

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The federal budget deficit totaled $2.0 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the Congressional Budget Office estimates. That amount is $6 billion less than the deficit recorded during the same period last fiscal year.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Latest lookback-window CBO data shows a roughly $2.0 trillion fiscal-year-to-date deficit, so spending and debt are not under control despite earlier efforts.

never later_term

Monthly Budget Review: August 2026
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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As of September 03, 2026, total gross national debt is $40.10 trillion. Relative to one year ago, total gross national debt is $2.67 trillion higher; relative to five years ago, it is $11.68 trillion higher.

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): A congressional committee update inside the lookback window documents that gross national debt had risen sharply, weighing against full delivery of debt control.

never later_term

National Debt Blasts Past $40 Trillion, Increased $2.67 Trillion Year over Year Increasing at an average rate of $85,112 per Second - National Debt Blasts Past $40 Trillion, Increased $2.67 Trillion Year over Year Increasing at an average rate of $85,112 per Second - U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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Roll Call 286 | Bill Number: H. R. 6500 Sep 01, 2026, 02:03 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session Vote Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments Status: Passed Bean (FL) | Bean (FL) | Republican | FL | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean voted for a lookback-window appropriations vehicle that passed the House, showing budget-related legislative action but not spending cuts or debt control.

partial later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%

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H.R. 6500, the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027,” which includes a short-term continuing resolution that provides fiscal year 2027 appropriations to Federal agencies through December 11, 2026

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): The appropriations bill Bean supported became law during the lookback window, but it continued funding temporarily rather than proving spending cuts or debt control.

partial later_term A for effort

Congressional Bill H.R. 6500 Signed into Law – The White House
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%

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Roll Call 281 | Bill Number: H. Con. Res. 113 Vote Question: On Agreeing to the Resolution Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036 Status: Passed Bean (FL) | Bean (FL) | Republican | FL | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): After the prior assessment, Bean voted for a House budget resolution, which supports the 'begin budgeting' and effort portions but does not itself enact debt control.

partial later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 92%

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unverified · Source version 53271 · locator unknown

Roll Call 95 | Bill Number: H. J. Res. 139 Vote Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government Status: Failed Bean (FL) | Bean (FL) | Republican | FL | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean backed a balanced-budget constitutional amendment in later service, showing concrete effort, but the measure failed and did not deliver the promised outcome.

partial later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 93%

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unverified · Source version 66204 · locator unknown

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Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Latest available Treasury debt-to-the-penny data in the lookback window shows total public debt still above $40.1 trillion, weighing against full delivery of getting the national debt under control.

never later_term

Debt to the Penny | U.S. Treasury Fiscal Data API
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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unverified · Source version 66206 · locator unknown

Roll Call 286 | Bill Number: H. R. 6500 Sep 01, 2026, 02:03 PM | 119th Congress, 2nd Session Vote Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments Status: Passed Bean (FL) | Bean (FL) | Republican | FL | Yea

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Bean voted yes during the lookback window on a House-passed appropriations vehicle, showing continued budget-related legislative action but not proof of spending cuts or debt control.

partial later_term A for effort

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%

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verified · Source version 66207 · locator 7878

CBO’s estimate under House Rule XIII(8) is that H.R. 1 would increase deficits by $2.8 trillion over the 2025-2034 period

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): CBO's official estimate shows that H.R. 1 increased projected deficits, weighing against the promise to cut spending and control debt.

never later_term

H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Dynamic Estimate) | Congressional Budget Office
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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unverified · Source version 66208 · locator unknown

Roll Call 190 | Bill Number: H. R. 1 Jul 03, 2025, 02:31 PM | 119th Congress, 1st Session Vote Question: On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment Status: Passed Bean (FL) | Bean (FL) | Republican | FL | Aye

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): The House Clerk records Bean voting for final passage of H.R. 1, tying him to legislation CBO estimated would increase deficits and debt.

never later_term

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 95%

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the $1.5 trillion reduction in projected deficits estimated to result from the FRA over the next 10 years reduces projected federal debt held by the public in 2033 by about 3 percent, from $46.7 trillion (or 119 percent of gross domestic product, or GDP) to $45.2 trillion (or 115 percent of GDP).

Fetched verbatim passage. AI summary (separate from source): CBO found the enacted Fiscal Responsibility Act produced meaningful projected deficit reduction, supporting partial same-term delivery but not full debt control.

partial same_term A for effort

How the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 Affects CBO’s Projections of Federal Debt | Congressional Budget Office
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 94%

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Assessments

Public state: unverified As of unknown · legacy_unverified · . Original AI recommendation (not independently established): partial. same_term A for effort

Bean took concrete same-term action toward the promise by voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, an enacted spending-cap and debt-ceiling law that CBO estimated would reduce projected deficits by about $1.5 trillion and lower projected debt compared with baseline. He also supported the Limit, Save, Grow Act, a serious but unenacted deficit-reduction proposal, and later held a visible leadership role in the DOGE Caucus. However, the evidence does not show that federal spending or the national debt were brought under control, and his later vote for H.R. 1 weighed against debt control because CBO estimated it would increase deficits and debt. The promise is therefore partially fulfilled through meaningful effort and limited enacted deficit reduction, not fully delivered.

provider codex_cli · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 90%