The Reconciliation Process: Frequently Asked Questions
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- HR 1444100th Congress
Medicare and Medicaid Patient and Program Protection Act of 1987
Aug 18, 1987 · Became Public Law No: 100-93.
- HR 3762114th Congress
To provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016.
Feb 2, 2016 · On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 241 - 186 (Roll no. 53). (consideration: CR H482)
- S 535114th Congress
Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015
Apr 30, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-11.
- SCONRES 11114th Congress
An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
May 6, 2015 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- HCONRES 71115th Congress
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.
Oct 26, 2017 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HR 1628115th Congress
American Health Care Act of 2017
Jul 28, 2017 · Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 120.
- HR 1115th Congress
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Dec 22, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 39115th Congress
TALENT Act of 2017
Jan 20, 2017 · Signed by President.
- HR 72115th Congress
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017
Jan 31, 2017 · Signed by President.
- S 652115th Congress
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act of 2017
Oct 18, 2017 · Became Public Law No: 115-71.
- SCONRES 3115th Congress
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026.
Jan 13, 2017 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- HR 1318117th Congress
Alaska Tourism Restoration Act
May 24, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-14.
- HR 1319117th Congress
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Mar 11, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-2.
- HR 1651117th Congress
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
Mar 27, 2021 · Became Public Law No: 117-5.
- HR 5376117th Congress
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14.
Aug 16, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-169.
- SCONRES 14117th Congress
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Aug 24, 2021 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 601, S. Con. Res. 14 is considered passed House. (text: CR H4372-4384)
- SCONRES 5117th Congress
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
Feb 5, 2021 · Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 101, S. Con. Res. 5 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H447-455)
- HCONRES 14119th Congress
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
May 20, 2025 · Star Print ordered on the reported concurrent resolution.
- HR 1119th Congress
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Jul 4, 2025 · Became Public Law No: 119-21.