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

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Overview

This bill modifies the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to change how annual appropriation bills are considered in the Senate and House of Representatives. Specifically, it limits debate time in the Senate on annual appropriation bills to 20 hours and restricts the consideration of adjournment resolutions in July until all appropriation bills are approved. The bill also establishes a process for the House Speaker to receive updates from the Committee on Appropriations regarding subcommittee jurisdiction.

Key provisions

Limits Senate debate on annual appropriation bills to 20 hours.
Restricts consideration of July adjournment resolutions until all annual appropriation bills are approved.
Requires the House Speaker to receive regular updates on subcommittee jurisdiction from the Committee on Appropriations.
Amends Section 309 of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

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The Senate
The House of Representatives
The Committee on Appropriations

Notable changes

Changes debate rules for annual appropriation bills in the Senate.
Introduces a procedural restriction regarding adjournment resolutions in July.

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Apr 20, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Apr 20, 2026House

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced in House

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced in House

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

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