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No Congressional Recess Without Budget Approval

This proposal aims to ensure the House of Representatives cannot take its August recess until all annual appropriation bills are approved. This means decisions on public spending, which affect services and programs for citizens, will need to be made on time, potentially speeding up access to funds for important initiatives.
Key points
The House of Representatives cannot take its August recess if all appropriation bills are not passed by July 31.
The goal is to accelerate the budget approval process, potentially impacting timely funding for public programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_16
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_16.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives cannot take its August recess if all appropriation bills are not passed by July 31.
  • The goal is to accelerate the budget approval process, potentially impacting timely funding for public programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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