H.R. 8380In committeeJobs & the economy
House and Senate face new deadlines to pass annual spending bills on time
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 8380 caps Senate spending bill debate at 20 hours and bars House recesses in July until all spending bills pass.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 8380 changes procedural rules for passing annual federal appropriations bills. It limits Senate floor debate on each spending bill to 20 hours and prohibits the House from taking recesses longer than three days in July unless all annual spending bills for the upcoming fiscal year have already passed. The fiscal year begins October 1.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly affects members of Congress and how they manage their legislative schedules. Indirectly it affects all Americans, because appropriations bills fund programs including the military, federal agencies, and national parks.
Why does it matter?
Congress currently misses spending deadlines and relies on temporary funding measures called continuing resolutions. More consistent on-time passage could reduce uncertainty from government shutdown threats and last-minute temporary funding arrangements.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
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Official title
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.
- Introduced:
- April 20, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 20, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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