Dear Chairman Arrington, Ranking Member Boyle, and Members of the Committee:

Thank you for the opportunity to provide input to the House Committee on the markup of bill H.R.9751. We commend the efforts of the House Budget Committee to enhance and clarify the information provided to Congress and the public by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

The Biden administration’s unilateral executive actions could cost taxpayers $2 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis by the House Budget Committee. Even if rising US debt wasn’t a big issue (which it is), executive spending—without congressional approval—is a serious concern. Unchecked executive authority undermines the constitutional balance of power and bypasses essential legislative oversight. Congress needs to step up and tighten controls on executive spending, starting with better transparency and stricter budget rules.

This week, the House Budget Committee will consider five bills to improve budget oversight. One of these bills, the Executive Action Cost Transparency Act by Rep. Ron Estes (KS), aims to shed light on the fiscal impact of major regulations and administrative actions.