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H.R. 2290 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Family Budget Protection Act of 2005

H.R. 2290 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on May 11, 2005, sponsored by Jeb Hensarling with 89 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
May 11, 2005
Co-sponsors
89
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Family Budget Protection Act of 2005 - 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: 89 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMay 11, 2005
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, Ways and Means, Appropriations, and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, i (May 11, 2005)

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