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Aligning Federal Fiscal Year with Calendar Year Starting 2026.

This bill shifts the start date of the federal government's fiscal year from October 1st to January 1st, effective starting in 2026. The goal is to align government spending cycles with the standard calendar year, requiring a complete overhaul of Congressional budget timelines and agency accounting procedures. While this doesn't directly change individual taxes or benefits, it aims to streamline the budget process.
Key points
The US government's fiscal year will run from January 1st to December 31st, replacing the current October 1st to September 30th cycle.
The change takes effect on January 1, 2026, and requires a three-month transition budget period in late 2025.
Congressional deadlines for submitting and approving the budget will be adjusted to reflect the new January start date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2950
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to align the fiscal year with the calendar year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2950.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US government's fiscal year will run from January 1st to December 31st, replacing the current October 1st to September 30th cycle.
  • The change takes effect on January 1, 2026, and requires a three-month transition budget period in late 2025.
  • Congressional deadlines for submitting and approving the budget will be adjusted to reflect the new January start date.
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 Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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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Economy