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Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Budget and Economic Outlook Hearing

Original title: THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE'S BUDGET AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the official federal for 2019, which informs future congressional decisions on spending, taxation, and national debt management.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Taxpayers

Federal fiscal policy and debt levels influence long-term economic conditions, interest rates, and the availability of government services.

Congressional Budget Office

The agency is responsible for producing the economic outlook and baseline projections used by Congress.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on January 29, 2019, to review the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) latest projections for the U.S. economy and federal budget. The discussion focused on rising national debt, deficit projections, and the long-term impact of recent tax legislation.

Key Facts

The CBO projects the federal deficit for 2019 will be $118 billion higher than the previous year.
The national debt is projected to reach 93 percent of GDP by 2029.
The national debt is projected to reach 150 percent of GDP by 2049.
The U.S. economy experienced 114 months of economic growth as of January 2019.
The U.S. economy experienced 99 months of uninterrupted job creation as of January 2019.
The hearing was held on January 29, 2019, in Room 1334 of the Longworth House Office Building.

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the official federal for 2019, which informs future congressional decisions on spending, taxation, and national debt management.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the CBO in this hearing?

The CBO provides non-partisan economic and budget projections that help Congress understand the impact of current laws and future policy decisions.

What is the primary concern raised regarding the national debt?

The Chairman noted that debt levels are projected to rise significantly over the next several decades, reaching 150 percent of GDP by 2049.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Fiscal Outlook Divergence

The document highlights a disconnect between a period of record economic expansion and rising long-term deficit projections.

Congressional Budget Office

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on the Budget“Congressional committee overseeing the federal budget process”Map →

organizationCongressional Budget Office“Non-partisan agency providing budget and economic analysis”Map →

personJohn A. Yarmuth“Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

personKeith Hall“Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)”Map →

personSteve Womack“Ranking Minority Member of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

Sources

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