The CBO's role is to inform Congress (the legislative branch), working for Congress rather than the executive or the public, providing cost estimates on proposed legislation and updating projections as laws are enacted.

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Speaker

Philip Swagel

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we work for the the legislative branch and that's you know that's what we'll do whatever whatever happens we'll update

Source

CBO Director: What Happens When Debt Hits 122% Of GDP | Phillip SwagelDavid Lin
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:26:40 PM

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