Score every bill before the vote
No economic bill should reach a floor vote without a published ten-year cost estimate from a nonpartisan scorekeeper. We back rules that require it in Congress and in every state legislature.
The clean economics agenda.
These are the five reforms we push for, in every capitol we work in. They do not favor a party. They favor voters being able to see what their government costs.
Name who pays
Tax and spending bills should state plainly which households, businesses, or future taxpayers carry the cost. Vague phrases like "revenue neutral" need numbers behind them.
Single-subject bills
Unrelated spending tucked into must-pass bills hides costs. We support single-subject rules and line-item disclosure for every appropriation.
Open spending data
Contracts, grants, and tax breaks should be searchable by the public within 30 days. If a dollar of public money moves, people should be able to see where.
Programs that report back
New programs should carry a review date and measurable goals. If a program misses them, lawmakers should have to vote to keep funding it.