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House bill proposes new procedural requirements for annual federal appropriation bills

Original title: 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.

April 20, 2026

federal budget congressional procedure appropriations government reform

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Where This Stands

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Last action

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, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Changes to the appropriations process can alter the timeline and debate structure for federal funding, potentially impacting how quickly or under what conditions government agencies receive their annual budgets.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Congress

Members of Congress must follow the new procedural requirements established by this bill when considering annual spending legislation.

Federal agencies

The timing and process of agency funding may be altered by the new legislative procedures introduced in this bill.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill introduces new legislative procedures for how Congress considers and debates annual spending bills. It amends the existing to change the internal rules governing the appropriations process.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?

It changes the internal rules and procedures that Congress must follow when debating and passing annual spending (appropriation) bills.

Does this bill change how much money is spent?

The text does not specify changes to spending levels; it focuses on the procedural rules for how those spending bills are considered.

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

organizationCommittee on Rules“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Budget“The committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

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