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119-s-5377119th Congress

A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish certain procedures for consideration of appropriation bills, and for other purposes.

Sponsored By: Senator Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would tighten how Congress handles annual appropriations by tying House adjournments to completed subcommittee funding and by imposing a firm 20-hour debate cap in the Senate. It would also push House committee leaders to share subcommittee jurisdiction changes more regularly to keep the process coordinated.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

House barred from long July adjournments

This bill would bar the House from approving any resolution that sets a July adjournment longer than three calendar days. The ban would remain until the House has approved appropriation bills that provide new budget authority under each Appropriations subcommittee for the fiscal year beginning October 1. The Appropriations Committee chair would be required to periodically advise the Speaker about changes in subcommittee jurisdictions. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Senate debate capped at 20 hours

This bill would apply the Senate's budget-resolution procedures when it considers annual spending bills. It would limit debate on each annual appropriation bill to not more than 20 hours. That limit would include all amendments, debatable motions, and appeals. The rule would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Scott, Rick [R-FL]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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