Spending Safeguard Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
What this bill does
H.R. 10619 is a bill introduced by Representative Virginia Foxx. Its stated purpose is to establish a safeguard limitation on direct spending programs that do not have a specifically authorized level of spending. The bill's full text, detailing the exact mechanisms of this safeguard and its implementation, has not yet been published.
As a result, it is not possible to determine precisely which programs or individuals would be affected by this legislation. The bill is currently at the initial stage of the legislative process, having been introduced in the 119th Congress on September 28, 2026.
The next steps for H.R. 10619 would involve referral to a House committee, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
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Official summary
Spending Safeguard Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish spending limits for certain direct spending programs that (1) are enacted or reauthorized after the enactment of this bill, and (2) do not have a specific level of authorized spending expressed as a dollar amount.
The spending limits must be equal to (1) 120% of the cost of the program for defense, health, income security, or veterans benefits and services programs; and (2) 110% of the cost for other programs. The bill excludes Medicare and Social Security from the spending limits.
OMB must maintain a publicly available scorecard that displays the spending level for any program that is subject to the limits. OMB and the President must submit specified reports to Congress comparing current spending to the limits.
The bill prohibits obligations for programs that have reached the applicable spending limit. Agencies implementing programs listed on OMB's scorecard must ensure that any contract, offer of benefits, or other material provided to program participants specifies that the program is subject to a spending limit that may impact future availability of funds to pay benefits.
Timeline
28 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10619 do?
- H.R. 10619 is a bill introduced by Representative Virginia Foxx. Its stated purpose is to establish a safeguard limitation on direct spending programs that do not have a specifically authorized level of spending. The bill's full text, detailing the exact mechanisms of this safeguard and its implementation, has not yet been published. As a result, it is not possible to determine precisely which programs or individuals would be affected by this legislation. The bill is currently at the initial stage of the legislative process, having been introduced in the 119th Congress on September 28, 2026. The next steps for H.R. 10619 would involve referral to a House committee, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes the House, it would then proceed to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10619 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10619. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10619?
- H.R. 10619 was sponsored by Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10619?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. (28 Sep 2026).
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