To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 regarding the application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Jul 1998): Referred to House Budget
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4343, proposes to make changes to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Specifically, it would alter how certain procedural rules, known as "points of order," apply to legislative measures in the House of Representatives that have not been formally reported by a committee. The bill's text indicates it would amend sections related to what can be considered on the floor and how certain budget requirements are handled.
The changes would affect the legislative process within the House of Representatives. By modifying the application of points of order to unreported measures, the bill could influence which bills can be brought to the floor for a vote and under what conditions. This would primarily impact Members of the House and the procedures they follow when considering legislation.
H.R. 4343 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 1998, by Representative John Moakley. It was referred to the House Committees on Rules and the Budget. As of the provided information, the bill's latest action is simply "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process, such as being reported out of committee or considered by the full House or Senate.
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Official summary
Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 with respect to the application of points of order to unreported measures in the House of Representatives.
Timeline
29 Jul 1998
Referred to House Budget
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4343 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4343, proposes to make changes to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Specifically, it would alter how certain procedural rules, known as "points of order," apply to legislative measures in the House of Representatives that have not been formally reported by a committee. The bill's text indicates it would amend sections related to what can be considered on the floor and how certain budget requirements are handled. The changes would affect the legislative process within the House of Representatives. By modifying the application of points of order to unreported measures, the bill could influence which bills can be brought to the floor for a vote and under what conditions. This would primarily impact Members of the House and the procedures they follow when considering legislation. H.R. 4343 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 29, 1998, by Representative John Moakley. It was referred to the House Committees on Rules and the Budget. As of the provided information, the bill's latest action is simply "Introduced," meaning it has not advanced further in the legislative process, such as being reported out of committee or considered by the full House or Senate.
- Has H.R. 4343 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4343. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4343?
- H.R. 4343 was sponsored by Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4343?
- Referred to House Budget (29 Jul 1998).
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