Cost Estimates Improvement Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10327, the Cost Estimates Improvement Act, would amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation include, "to the extent practicable," the costs of servicing the public debt associated with the legislation being scored. Currently these estimates typically project the direct budgetary impact of a bill but do not necessarily account for the additional interest costs that would result from any increase in federal borrowing.
The bill primarily affects the internal procedures of Congress's budget-scoring agencies (CBO and JCT) rather than the public directly. Lawmakers reviewing cost estimates for proposed legislation would receive information that also reflects debt-servicing costs, potentially giving a fuller picture of a bill's long-term fiscal impact when debt is increased.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Michael Cloud along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Budget for consideration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
This bill requires cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office or the Joint Committee on Taxation to include the costs of servicing the public debt.
Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10327 do?
- H.R. 10327, the Cost Estimates Improvement Act, would amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require that cost estimates prepared by the Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation include, "to the extent practicable," the costs of servicing the public debt associated with the legislation being scored. Currently these estimates typically project the direct budgetary impact of a bill but do not necessarily account for the additional interest costs that would result from any increase in federal borrowing. The bill primarily affects the internal procedures of Congress's budget-scoring agencies (CBO and JCT) rather than the public directly. Lawmakers reviewing cost estimates for proposed legislation would receive information that also reflects debt-servicing costs, potentially giving a fuller picture of a bill's long-term fiscal impact when debt is increased. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Michael Cloud along with several cosponsors, and has been referred to the House Committee on Rules and the Committee on the Budget for consideration. As an introduced bill, it has not yet been voted on by either committee or the full House, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10327 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10327. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10327?
- H.R. 10327 was sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX), with 20 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10327?
- Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (10 Sep 2026).
Related bills in Economics and Public Finance
Congressional Budget Reform Act
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget and establishing the requisite procedures.
Spending Safeguard Act
A concurrent resolution setting forth 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.
More bills from Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]
Depot Data Transparency Act
DEPOTS Act
Permanent CBDC Ban Act
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Senate's current cloture and filibuster rules are contrary to the constitutional design of two co-equal majoritarian legislative bodies, are non-deliberative in practice, disenfranchise Members of the House of Representatives and their constituents, and disrupt the proper balance of powers between the two chambers of Congress, and for other purposes.
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.