Budgeting for a Better America Act
Rep. Womack Pushes Bipartisan Plan to Switch Congress to Two-Year Budgets
The Budgeting for a Better America Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the House Budget Committee and the House Rules Committee for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has support from both parties, similar plans to change how Congress spends money have failed for years because lawmakers are often unwilling to give up their yearly control.
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Life & Work
Federal employees could be affected in two ways. First, the shift to biennial budgeting changes the rhythm of how agencies receive funding, which could affect hiring, program planning, and workforce stability. Second, federal employee benefits (like pensions and health insurance) could be examined by the fiscal commission as part of its broad mandate to reduce deficits. However, the biennial budget could also bring more stability by reducing the frequency of government shutdown threats.
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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Budgeting for a Better America Act
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