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Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3877| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2019
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Richard E. Neal (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 This bill increases discretionary spending limits, suspends the debt limit, and modifies budget enforcement procedures. The bill increases the FY2020 and FY2021 discretionary spending limits for defense and nondefense spending. The bill also (1) specifies limits for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits; and (2) requires the FY2020 discretionary spending limits to be adjusted to accommodate specified funding for the 2020 Census. The bill suspends the public debt limit through July 31, 2021. On August 1, 2021, the limit will be increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period. The bill also includes provisions that set forth procedures for enforcing spending and revenue levels consistent with this bill as if they were included in congressional budget resolutions for FY2020 and FY2021; specify limits on advance appropriations; extend the sequestration (automatic spending cuts) for certain mandatory spending programs through FY2029; extend the authority to collect certain customs user fees through FY2029; extend and modify Senate points of order regarding advance appropriations, certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs), and designations of funds for Overseas Contingency Operations; and reset the balances on the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) scorecards established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1892
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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.
Jul 25, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.
Jul 25, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)
Jul 25, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.
Jul 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3877.
Jul 25, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 25, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3877, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3877 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7439-7440)
Jul 25, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)
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Jul 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165, pursuant to the order of July 25, 2019.
Jul 29, 2019
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)
Jul 29, 2019
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5125)
Jul 30, 2019
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)
Aug 1, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.
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Aug 1, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2019
Presented to President.
Aug 1, 2019
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 261. (CR S5288)
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Aug 1, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5281, S5284-5289)
Aug 1, 2019
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5288)
Aug 2, 2019
Signed by President.
Aug 2, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-37.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1892
    Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018


  • July 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • July 25, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.


  • July 25, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)


  • July 25, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.


  • July 25, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3877.


  • July 25, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 25, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3877, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3877 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • July 25, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7439-7440)


  • July 25, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)
    View Vote


  • July 25, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165, pursuant to the order of July 25, 2019.


  • July 29, 2019
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)


  • July 29, 2019
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5125)


  • July 30, 2019
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)


  • August 1, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.
    View Vote


  • August 1, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 1, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • August 1, 2019
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 261. (CR S5288)
    View Vote


  • August 1, 2019
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5281, S5284-5289)


  • August 1, 2019
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5288)


  • August 2, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • August 2, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-37.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-519: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3877) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, to establish a congressional budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, to temporarily suspend the debt limit, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 549) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HR 116-2021: Investing for the People Act of 2019
AppropriationsBudget deficits and national debtBudget processCensus and government statisticsCongressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationDefense spendingExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesHouse Committee on the BudgetHouse of RepresentativesMilitary operations and strategySenateSenate Committee on AppropriationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersUser charges and fees

Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-3877| House 
| Updated: 8/2/2019
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 This bill increases discretionary spending limits, suspends the debt limit, and modifies budget enforcement procedures. The bill increases the FY2020 and FY2021 discretionary spending limits for defense and nondefense spending. The bill also (1) specifies limits for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits; and (2) requires the FY2020 discretionary spending limits to be adjusted to accommodate specified funding for the 2020 Census. The bill suspends the public debt limit through July 31, 2021. On August 1, 2021, the limit will be increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period. The bill also includes provisions that set forth procedures for enforcing spending and revenue levels consistent with this bill as if they were included in congressional budget resolutions for FY2020 and FY2021; specify limits on advance appropriations; extend the sequestration (automatic spending cuts) for certain mandatory spending programs through FY2029; extend the authority to collect certain customs user fees through FY2029; extend and modify Senate points of order regarding advance appropriations, certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs), and designations of funds for Overseas Contingency Operations; and reset the balances on the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) scorecards established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-1892
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Jul 23, 2019
Introduced in House
Jul 23, 2019
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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.
Jul 25, 2019
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.
Jul 25, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)
Jul 25, 2019
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.
Jul 25, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3877.
Jul 25, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 25, 2019
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3877, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3877 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 25, 2019
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7439-7440)
Jul 25, 2019
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)
View Vote
Jul 25, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 29, 2019
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165, pursuant to the order of July 25, 2019.
Jul 29, 2019
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)
Jul 29, 2019
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5125)
Jul 30, 2019
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)
Aug 1, 2019
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.
View Vote
Aug 1, 2019
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Aug 1, 2019
Presented to President.
Aug 1, 2019
Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 261. (CR S5288)
View Vote
Aug 1, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5281, S5284-5289)
Aug 1, 2019
Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5288)
Aug 2, 2019
Signed by President.
Aug 2, 2019
Became Public Law No: 116-37.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-1892
    Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018


  • July 23, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • July 23, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • July 25, 2019
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.


  • July 25, 2019
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)


  • July 25, 2019
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.


  • July 25, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3877.


  • July 25, 2019
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • July 25, 2019
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 3877, the Chair put the question on passage of H.R. 3877 and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Yarmuth demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.


  • July 25, 2019
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7439-7440)


  • July 25, 2019
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)
    View Vote


  • July 25, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • July 29, 2019
    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165, pursuant to the order of July 25, 2019.


  • July 29, 2019
    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)


  • July 29, 2019
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5125)


  • July 30, 2019
    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)


  • August 1, 2019
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.
    View Vote


  • August 1, 2019
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • August 1, 2019
    Presented to President.


  • August 1, 2019
    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 261. (CR S5288)
    View Vote


  • August 1, 2019
    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5281, S5284-5289)


  • August 1, 2019
    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5288)


  • August 2, 2019
    Signed by President.


  • August 2, 2019
    Became Public Law No: 116-37.
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Richard E. Neal (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Rules Committee, Budget Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-519: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3877) to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, to establish a congressional budget for fiscal years 2020 and 2021, to temporarily suspend the debt limit, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 549) to designate Venezuela under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Venezuela to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
  • HR 116-2021: Investing for the People Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AppropriationsBudget deficits and national debtBudget processCensus and government statisticsCongressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationDefense spendingExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment information and archivesHouse Committee on the BudgetHouse of RepresentativesMilitary operations and strategySenateSenate Committee on AppropriationsTax administration and collection, taxpayersUser charges and fees