Sustainable Budget Act of 2025

# Sustainable Budget Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would create a special commission tasked with developing a plan to fix the federal government's budget problems. The commission would aim to balance the budget (excluding interest on the national debt) within 10 years and propose long-term solutions to reduce spending on major programs like Social Security and Medicare, while also addressing the gap between what the government collects in taxes and what it spends. Once the commission finishes its work, Congress would be required to vote on its recommendations using a fast-track process. **Who it affects and key provisions:** This bill primarily affects Congress and the federal government's budgeting process.

It establishes a commission made up of members from both chambers of Congress and the executive branch who would study fiscal policy and make recommendations. The expedited voting procedure means Congress couldn't delay or avoid considering these recommendations through normal procedural tactics—they would have to hold formal votes on the proposals. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Ed Case (D-Hawaii) and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It has not yet passed either chamber of Congress.