HR 3082 · 112th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-10-03· Sponsored by Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management.(2011-11-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2011 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to require: (1) biennial (instead of annual) budget resolutions, (2) biennial appropriations Acts, and (3) biennial government strategic and performance plans. Requires a three-fifths vote in each chamber for passage of a bill or joint resolution making supplemental appropriations during the second session of a Congress, unless Congress designates all of the provisions specified in such measure as emergency requirements or for Global War on Terrorism. Makes conforming amendments to the Rules of the House of Representatives. Defines the budget biennium as the two consecutive fiscal years beginning on October 1 of any odd-numbered year. Requires: (1) a federal agency, upon request by a congressional committee, to provide appropriate information regarding its appropriations requests and program administration; (2) the Comptroller General to furnish to such committee summaries of any audits or reviews of such program which the Comptroller General has completed during the preceding six years; and (3) the Comptroller General, Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and the Director …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

P.L. 111-322, the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Mar 7, 2011

CBO estimate of the Act providing funding for discretionary activities through March 4, 2011

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Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office

Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican