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Senate proposes amendments to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 regarding appropriation bill procedures

Original title: 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.

August 7, 2026

federal budget congressional procedure appropriations legislative reform

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Last action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Aug 7, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These procedural changes may alter the timeline and transparency of federal funding decisions for government services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Congress

The legislative body must follow the new procedural rules for appropriation bills if this measure is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

New procedural rules for the consideration and debate of s are proposed under this amendment to the . The measure is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

These procedural changes may alter the timeline and transparency of federal funding decisions for government services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It proposes changes to the rules Congress uses to debate and pass spending () bills.

Is this bill currently law?

No, it was introduced on August 7, 2026, and is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.

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otherCongressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974“The existing law being amended by this bill.”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Rules and Administration“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

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