Budget Reform: New Rules for Spending Bills
The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration is the next group to review this bill. It has not moved since August 7, 2026, when it was first sent to the committee. Most bills do not receive a vote at this stage, and no further action has been scheduled.
Lawmakers rarely vote to limit their own debate time or cancel their summer breaks. This bill faces a steep climb without broad support from leadership in both parties.
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By forcing Congress to pass appropriations bills on time and limiting Senate debate to 20 hours, this bill aims to reduce the odds of last-minute funding lapses that lead to government shutdowns. Shutdowns typically force federal workers into unpaid furloughs or unpaid work, so a smoother budget process could reduce that risk, though the bill does not guarantee shutdowns will stop happening.
“It shall not be in order in the House of Representatives to consider any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days during the month of July until the House of Representatives has approved appropriation bills providing new budget authority under the jurisdiction of all the subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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Introduced in Senate
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Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced S. 5377, a bill to amend the 1974 Budget Act. The legislation would limit Senate debate on spending bills to 20 hours and require the House to remain in session through July until all 12 appropriations bills are passed.
House Republicans advanced a budget resolution that sets the stage for a third reconciliation package. The process has been marked by demands from conservatives for stricter rules on spending bills, including deadlines that would force the House to stay in session until funding is settled.
The House approved a short-term extension to fund the government until Dec. 4, hoping to punt the annual funding fight. The move comes amid pressure from GOP hardliners to reform the budget process and ensure all 12 spending bills are passed individually before the August recess.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official 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.
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