During the week of March 2, 2026, the House Majority Leader announced a slate of bills slated for consideration under suspension of the Rules, a procedure that streamlines passage by limiting debate and amendments. The Congressional Budget Office provided preliminary estimates, indicating the package would raise direct federal spending by roughly $5 billion while trimming revenues by about $2 billion. The measures focus largely on fiscal year 2026 budget adjustments, including bipartisan infrastructure initiatives and targeted entitlement reforms. The fast‑track process signals the leadership’s intent to advance key priorities before the summer recess.
The Congressional Budget Office announced it will expand its public code repository on GitHub, releasing additional modeling scripts throughout the year. This move responds to heightened congressional interest in the agency’s analytical methods and aims to improve transparency. By sharing...