Government Glossary

CBO – Congressional Budget Office

The Congressional Budget Office is a legislative branch agency that produces independent analyses of budgetary and.

Plain-English Meaning

In the Guide to Government, this term should be read in context: who has legal authority, what public process is being used, where official records can be verified, and what practical choices a citizen or public official can make. Understanding the term helps visitors move from a headline or document title to the actual institution, deadline, power, or right involved.