H.R.3746 — Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.3746
| Bill | H.R.3746 — Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Recorded Vote |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 314 / Nay 117 / Present 0 / Not Voting 4 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 149 | 71 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 165 | 46 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (HR 3746) aims to address the federal debt ceiling while implementing measures to promote fiscal discipline. The bill suspends the debt ceiling until January 1, 2025, allowing the government to meet its financial obligations without interruption. It also establishes a framework for reducing federal spending, targeting a $1.5 trillion reduction over the next decade.
Key provisions include a cap on discretionary spending, which is set to grow by 1% annually for the next two fiscal years. This cap applies to both defense and non-defense discretionary programs, affecting agencies such as the Department of Defense, Department of Education, and various health and human services programs. The bill also rescinds approximately $30 billion in unspent COVID-19 relief funds, reallocating these resources to deficit reduction.
The legislation introduces new work requirements for certain federal assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will require able-bodied adults without dependents to work or participate in job training programs to receive benefits. This change is expected to impact low-income individuals and families who rely on these programs for support.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for energy projects, aiming to expedite the development of infrastructure and promote energy independence. This aspect is particularly relevant for agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 was signed into law on May 31, 2023, and its provisions will take effect immediately, with the debt ceiling suspension lasting until early 2025. The law is designed to ensure fiscal sustainability while balancing the need for essential services and economic growth.
Yea (314)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
A
André Carson
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
D
David Cicilline
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
C
Cathy Rodgers
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Emilia Sykes
D
David Trone
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (117)
D
Dan Bishop
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
C
Cori Bush
G
Gerald Connolly
B
Brad Finstad
B
Bob Good
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
A
Alexander Mooney
K
Katie Porter
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michael Waltz
