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H.R. 2000 96th Congress House

Biennial Budgeting Act

Official title: A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a two-year budgeting cycle, to provide for separate and timely consideration each of author… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a two-year budgeting cycle, to provide for separate and timely consideration each of authorizing legislation, budget resolutions, and appropriations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 8, 1979 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Congress and CongressmenCongressional budgetCongressional committeesCongressional oversight
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 8, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Feb 8, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Feb 8, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 8, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Biennial Budgeting Act - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a two-year cycle for the congressional budget process. Requires each standing committee of Congress to review the laws and programs under its jurisdiction every other year and to consider the desirability of new legislation in such areas. Requires separate consideration for authorizing legislation, budget resolutions, and appropriation bills.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 1
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
· Feb 8, 1979
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 8, 1979
NOLAN, RICHARD
· Feb 8, 1979
SKELTON, IKE
· Feb 8, 1979
STARK, PETE
· Feb 8, 1979
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2000: Biennial Budgeting Act. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-2000/
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