Sustainable Budget Act of 2025

This bill would create a national commission in Congress to study the federal budget and recommend fixes. The commission must look for ways to improve the budget in the near term and keep it sustainable over time. It must propose a plan to balance the budget within 10 years, not counting interest on the debt, and address the gap between what the government spends and what it collects, including the rising costs of long‑term benefit programs.

The commission would have 18 members chosen by the President and leaders in Congress, with two co‑chairs from different parties. It must share its recommendations and member attendance on a public website, vote on a final report within one year after members are appointed, and end 30 days after delivering that report.

• Who is affected: Federal spending and programs, especially long‑term benefit programs, and the overall gap between spending and revenues.
• What changes: A bipartisan commission proposes a 10‑year path to a balanced budget; Congress must consider the plan using faster‑than‑usual procedures.
• When: The commission is set up within 30 days after the law takes effect; it must vote on a final report within one year of appointments; the President must send Congress a plan within 60 days after the report, explaining what was included or left out and identifying any programs to eliminate or combine.