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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.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
0Bill Co-Sponsors
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1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish new procedures for considering appropriation bills. Requires Congress to follow specific steps when deciding how to spend money.

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Sponsored By

Rick Scott
Republican · Florida · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)
  2. Committee on Rules and Administration
  3. Aug 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects members of Congress and their staff, as it changes the process they use to create and vote on spending bills. It also indirectly affects the public, as the new procedures could influence how federal funds are allocated and spent.

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