Budget Process Enhancement Act

The Budget Process Enhancement Act revises federal budget baseline calculations to exclude emergency spending and supplemental appropriations, and prohibits inflation adjustments. It requires that if a chamber of Congress fails to pass a budget resolution for fiscal year 2026 by April 15, 2025, salaries for that chamber’s members are held in escrow until the resolution is approved or the 118th Congress ends. Additionally, the bill mandates the Inspector General to verify if the President submits the annual budget on time, and if not, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and deputies cannot receive pay during the delay period. These provisions directly affect congressional chambers and senior budget officials for failing to meet statutory deadlines.