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CBO reports annually on programs whose authorizations of appropriations have already expired or will expire. This report updates CBO's preliminary report that was released on January 15, 2026.
Expired and Expiring Authorizations of Appropriations: 2026 Final Report
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Aug 27
Constraints on electric transmission could raise costs and limit the grid's ability to meet rising projected demand. In this slide deck, CBO presents an overview of electric transmission, focusing on factors relevant to its development. cbo.gov/publication/62…
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Aug 26
CBO describes the rules governing the taxation of Social Security benefits and examines how those rules affect federal revenues, the distribution of taxes among beneficiaries, and the broader economy.
The Taxation of Social Security Benefits
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Aug 20
CBO compares the revenue projections it has made since 1982 with actual revenues. On average, CBO has overestimated federal revenues slightly in projections for the upcoming year and by larger amounts in projections for years further in the future.
An Evaluation of CBO’s Projections of Revenues From 1982 to 2025
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Aug 20
Changes in trade policy through July 31, 2026, result in projected total deficits that are $0.9 trillion larger over the 2027–2036 period than they were in CBO’s February 2026 baseline projections.
CBO’s Updated Budgetary Projections of Tariffs as of July 31, 2026
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