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No August Recess for Congress Without Budget Approval

This proposal aims to compel the House of Representatives to pass all appropriation bills before their August recess. It means Congress cannot go on vacation until they approve how taxpayer money will be spent for the next fiscal year. This is intended to ensure the government operates more smoothly and without delays in funding important programs.
Key points
The House of Representatives cannot take an August recess if all annual appropriation bills are not passed by July 31.
The goal is to speed up the budget approval process and avoid delays in government funding.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_13
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-09