S. 5159 proposes an amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to include the cost to each United States citizen when estimating the financial impact of a bill or joint resolution....
Simple Explanation
S. 5159 is a bill that wants to make sure everyone knows how much money a new law will cost each person by asking a special office to do the math and tell everybody. It helps people understand how changes in laws might affect the money the country spends and owes.