A bill to amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for a two-year budgeting cycle, to provide for separate and timely consideration each of authorizing legislation, budget resolution, and appropriations, and for other purposes.
Biennial Budgeting Act of 1985 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish a two-year cycle for the presidential and congressional budget process. Requires each standing committee of the Congress to review the laws and programs under its jurisdiction every other year and to consider the desirability of new legislation in such areas. Eliminates provisions requiring a second concurrent resolution on the budget. Permits revisions only in new spending authority, revenues, and the public debt limit through the reconciliation process.
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislative Process.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Treasury.
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
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