H.R. 3800 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Family Budget Protection Act of 2004
H.R. 3800 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 11, 2004, sponsored by Jeb Hensarling with 103 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 103
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Family Budget Protection Act of 2004 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to eliminate the May 15 deadline for consideration of annual appropriations measures. Requires annual joint (currently, concurrent) budget resolutions signed by the President. Provides for an amendment to change the statutory limit on the public debt. Requires consideration of budget-related legislation before the budget resolution becomes law.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeb Hensarling (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 103 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2004
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: House Committee on The Budget Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Dec. 10, 2004. (Nov 22, 2004)
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 108th Congress
- H.J.Res. 1: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 13: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 18: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 2: Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003
- H.R. 1559: Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003
- H.J.Res. 69: Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2555: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 3146: To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program, and certain tax and…
- H.J.Res. 75: Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 3289: Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and…
Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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