119-s-4173In Committee

Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act

Sponsored by Barrasso, John (Republican-WY) · Senate · Introduced Mar 24, 2026

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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)

This bill would require that whenever Congress raises or suspends the federal debt limit, it must simultaneously approve spending cuts equal in dollar amount over the following 10 years. The intent is to offset any increase in borrowing authority with equivalent reductions in federal spending.

Legislative Status Timeline

Introduced

Mar 24, 2026

In Committee

Mar 24, 2026

Passed House

Pending

Passed Senate

Pending

Presidential Action

Pending

Sponsor

B

Barrasso, John

Independent · WY

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