Research ReportCRS ReportVersion 4
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Introduction to the Federal Budget Process
Published Jan 10, 2023Updated Jun 21, 2025
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- HJRES 59113th Congress
Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014
Dec 26, 2013 · Became Public Law No: 113-67.
- HR 1314114th Congress
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
Nov 2, 2015 · Became Public Law No: 114-74.
- HR 1892115th Congress
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
Feb 9, 2018 · Became Public Law No: 115-123.
- 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 3877116th Congress
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019
Aug 2, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-37.