Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8380

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.

Rep. McClintock Introduces Bill to Limit Senate Debate and Block House Recess Until Budget Passes

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This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to two House committees for review. It is actively moving as it waits for these committees to examine the proposal before it can proceed further. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Senate

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Unlikely to pass

Changing the rules for how the Senate debates spending is very difficult and usually requires a high level of agreement that is hard to find in a divided Congress.

Key Points

Economy Finance

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Federal employees are among the people most directly hurt when Congress fails to pass spending bills on time, since government shutdowns can mean furloughs and delayed paychecks. By creating rules that pressure Congress to finish the budget faster, this bill could reduce the risk of shutdowns. However, the bill does not guarantee on-time budgets, so the benefit is indirect and uncertain.

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Milestones

2 milestones2 actions

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.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 20, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

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The Pine Tree·20 days ago

Rep. Tom McClintock Introduces H.R. 8380 He Says Will “Restore Fiscal Order and End Appropriations Gridlock”

Rep. Tom McClintock has introduced H.R. 8380, legislation to reform the congressional budget process by ensuring timely consideration of annual appropriations bills and reducing the risk of government shutdowns. The bill provides expedited consideration for appropriations bills in the Senate.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official 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.

Bill NumberHR 8380

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.