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No August Recess Until Budget Bills Passed

This proposal aims to compel the House of Representatives to pass appropriation bills more promptly. If all annual government funding bills are not approved by the end of July, members will not be able to take their August recess. This is intended to ensure that crucial funds for government operations are approved on time, potentially impacting the stability of public services.
Key points
The House of Representatives will not be able to take an August recess if all annual appropriation bills are not passed by July 31.
The goal is to accelerate the budget approval process, potentially reducing delays in funding government agencies and public services.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_12
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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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 119_HRES_12.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives will not be able to take an August recess if all annual appropriation bills are not passed by July 31.
  • The goal is to accelerate the budget approval process, potentially reducing delays in funding government agencies and public services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-21.

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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