119-HRES-1006 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A House resolution to immediately remove the head of Congress’s budget referee—the CBO Director—if the House votes to adopt it. (congress.gov)

What It Does

H. Res. 1006 states that, upon adoption, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is removed under existing law that allows either chamber to remove the Director by resolution (2 U.S.C. § 601(a)(4)). It does not change budgeting rules or CBO’s duties; it solely targets the Director’s tenure. (congress.gov)

Why It Matters

CBO estimates how much bills cost and how they affect the deficit—analyses that shape what can pass and how proposals are revised. Replacing the Director mid‑term could affect leadership and public confidence in those estimates. If the position is vacated, the Deputy Director serves as acting until a new Director is jointly appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President pro tempore of the Senate after considering recommendations from the Budget Committees. The current Director, Phillip Swagel, was reappointed to a term running through January 3, 2027. (law.cornell.edu)

Who’s For It

• Sponsor: Rep. Cory Mills (R‑FL). (congress.gov)
• Cosponsors: None listed on Congress.gov as of January 16, 2026. (congress.gov)
• No public endorsements identified at introduction; supporters would likely argue the House has clear authority to hold the CBO Director accountable via resolution. (law.cornell.edu)

Who’s Against It

• No formal opposition statements were posted on Congress.gov at introduction. (congress.gov)
• Potential concerns focus on protecting CBO’s nonpartisan role: by law, the Director must be chosen without regard to political affiliation, and CRS has emphasized the office’s nonpartisan mandate and fixed‑term structure. Critics could warn that removal risks politicizing budget estimates. (law.cornell.edu)

What’s Next

As of January 16, 2026, the resolution has been referred to the House Budget Committee. To take effect, it must be brought to the floor and adopted by the House; the Senate and President are not involved. If adopted, the removal would be immediate. (congress.gov)