Bill · H.R. 8380· House(119-HR-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.
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Tom McClintock
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill proposes amendments to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It seeks to establish specific procedures for how annual appropriation bills are considered in Congress. In the Senate, the bill would limit debate on annual appropriation bills and related motions to 20 hours. In the House of Representatives, the bill would restrict the ability to adjourn for more than three days during July until certain appropriations bills are approved.
Yes
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill creates procedural incentives to pass all annual appropriation bills by restricting House adjournments until all subcommittees have budget authority.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill establishes clearer, more predictable timelines for the consideration of annual appropriation bills in both chambers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Streamlined Senate Proceedings: By limiting debate on annual appropriation bills, amendments, and appeals to no more than 20 hours, the bill establishes a specific timeframe for consideration in the Senate (Section 1(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restrictions on House Adjournment: The House of Representatives would be unable to consider a resolution for an adjournment period longer than three calendar days during the month of July until the House has approved annual appropriation bills providing new budget authority for all subcommittees of the Committee on Appropriations (Section 1(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 8/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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