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New Budget Rules: Faster Debates and No Vacations Until Funding Approved

This bill aims to speed up the government funding process to prevent shutdowns and ensure public services remain operational. It sets strict time limits on debates and prevents lawmakers from taking long summer breaks until the budget is passed.
Key points
Limits Senate debate on annual funding bills to a maximum of 20 hours.
Blocks House members from taking more than a 3-day break in July until all funding bills are approved.
Aims to ensure government agencies are funded on time for the new fiscal year starting October 1st.
Forces accountability by linking legislative progress to the congressional summer schedule.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
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.
Print number: HR 8380
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5]
Process start date: 2026-04-20