Washington, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd issued the following press release:
Representatives Jeff Hurd (R-CO) and Blake Moore (R-UT) introduced legislation to reform the budget process and provide accountability to taxpayers.
The Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act reforms the annual budget and appropriations process by requiring Congress to vote on the entire Congressional budget each year, rather than only on the 12 appropriations bills that cover one quarter of all federal spending.
"Washington's broken budget process is a big reason we keep piling up debt without ever having an honest debate about priorities," Rep Hurd said. "Congress budgets in pieces, hides the real costs, and then acts surprised by the results. This legislation for...