Politicians throw around very large numbers, like million, billion, and trillion. But the individual taxpayer has no idea how those ungodly sums of money translate directly to their pocketbook.
Show how much of EACH taxpayer's money the government wants to spend with each new bill.
i.e.
H.R. 1289 ($9.67) - The Whatever Act
S. 356 ($536.38) - The Bigger 5-Year Whatever Act
S.J. Res. 989 ($3790.25) - The 10-year Whatever Act
H.R. 3456 (-$0.78) - The Cut Act
S. Res. 989 (-$121.45) - The Bigger Cut Act
This visibility will benefit both the citizen and government. The citizen gains a real-world monetary perspective of proposed laws, and can weigh the issue against its cost to THEM. The government gains a more informed citizenry, making a more accurate feedback loop for politicians.