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H.R. 3877Became Law

Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 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.

What just happenedAug 2, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-37.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3](D-KY)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Placed on Calendar SenateJul 29, 2019
  • Engrossed in HouseJul 25, 2019
  • Introduced in HouseJul 23, 2019
  • Public LawAug 3, 2019
  1. Aug 2, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-37.

  2. Aug 2, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-37.

  3. Aug 2, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 2, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 1, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.

  9. Aug 1, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.

  10. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Cloture on the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 27. Record Vote Number: 261. (CR S5288)

  11. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5288)

  12. Aug 1, 2019Floor

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

  13. Jul 30, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)

  14. Jul 29, 2019Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S5125)

  15. Jul 29, 2019Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)

  16. Jul 29, 2019Calendars

    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.

  17. Jul 25, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Jul 25, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  19. Jul 25, 2019FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)

  20. Jul 25, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511).(text: CR H7398-7401)

  21. Jul 25, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7439-7440)

  22. Jul 25, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  23. Jul 25, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  24. Jul 25, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3877.

  25. Jul 25, 2019FloorH8D000

    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.

  26. Jul 25, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)

  27. Jul 24, 2019FloorH1L210

    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.

  28. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  29. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  30. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  31. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Jul 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 2, 201949

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.
Passed SenateAug 1, 201955

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.
Passed HouseJul 25, 201953

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.
Introduced in HouseJul 23, 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.
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 — Informed