The U. S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is a nonpartisan organization that provides independent analyses of budgetary and economic issues to support the Congressional budget process.

Since its establishment in 1975, the CBO has been dedicated to conducting objective and impartial analysis, ensuring its employees are hired solely on the basis of professional competence, without any consideration of political affiliation. CBO's primary focus is on producing reports and cost estimates for proposed legislation, with its team of economists and budget analysts generating dozens of reports and hundreds of cost estimates annually. Importantly, CBO does not make policy recommendations but instead summarizes the methodology underlying its analysis in each report and cost estimate.

To maintain transparency, CBO adheres to processes specified by the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 or developed in collaboration with the House and Senate Budget Committees and the Congressional leadership. For those new to Congress or unfamiliar with CBO, they offer various resources to provide information on the types of reports they produce, accessing cost estimates, finding budget options, and contacting CBO. Discover more about CBO's commitment to objectivity and transparency by visiting their website.

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