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Congress revises 2007 budget, establishes 2008 budget, and sets spending levels through 2012

Original title: Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.

Last action · March 29, 2007: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Sponsor: Delia Ramirez

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What This Bill Would Do

Congress establishes the federal budget for 2008, revises the budget for fiscal year 2007, and sets spending and revenue levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. The resolution was agreed to without objection following a motion to reconsider.

Why it matters

This sets the overarching federal spending and revenue targets that guide congressional appropriations and fiscal policy across multiple s.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

United States Government

Federal budgetary levels and spending guidelines are established or revised for fiscal years 2007 through 2012.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fiscal years are covered by this resolution?

This resolution covers s 2007 through 2012.

What is the status of this resolution?

The motion to reconsider was laid on the table and agreed to without objection.

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Where This Stands

Currently filed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Committee.

Last action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.Mar 29, 2007

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Connected Entities

United States Government, Wadee Alfayoumi, Department of Justice and 2 more

OrganizationUnited States Government“Governing body establishing the federal budget.”Map →

PersonWadee Alfayoumi“The 6-year-old victim of a hate crime honored by this resolution.”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Justice“Federal agency currently conducting a hate crimes investigation into the inciden”Map →

PersonMrs. Ramirez“Primary sponsor of the resolution in the House of Representatives.”Map →

locationWill County, Illinois“Location where the crime occurred and where the perpetrator was indicted.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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