GLOBE Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4245

119th Congress

GLOBE Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 27, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

Representative

Democratic

ME-1

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Summary

This bill would set annual limits on how much the federal government can spend on discretionary programs for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This aims to control federal spending and the national debt.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

SponsorChellie Pingree (D-ME)

Introduced6/27/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for

ChamberHouse

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GLOBE Act of 2025

This bill would set annual limits on how much the federal government can spend on discretionary programs for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This aims to control federal spending and the national debt.

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This bill would set annual limits on how much the federal government can spend on discretionary programs for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This aims to control federal spending and the national debt.

Bill Number: 4245
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Policy Area: Economics and Public Finance

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Fact Sheet

Title: GLOBE Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4245
Sponsor: Chellie Pingree (D-ME)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for
Introduced: 6/27/2025
Summary: This bill would set annual limits on how much the federal government can spend on discretionary programs for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This aims to control federal spending and the national debt.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would set annual limits on how much the federal government can spend on discretionary programs for the fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This aims to control federal spending and the national debt.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Enforce the Caps ActThis bill establishes annual discretionary spending limits for FY2026-FY2029.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Establishes annual caps on discretionary federal spending from 2026 to 2029.
Discretionary spending includes areas like defense, education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Supporters say this will help reduce the national debt, while critics argue it could lead to cuts in important programs.
The bill has been referred to congressional committees for further review and potential amendments.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could significantly impact federal spending on a wide range of programs that many Americans rely on, from education and healthcare to transportation and science research. While the goal is to control the national debt, critics argue it could lead to harmful cuts to vital public services. The final impact would depend on how Congress chooses to allocate funding within the spending limits.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Economics and Public Finance

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4245, 119th Congress (2025). "GLOBE Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4245

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