Revising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (29 Mar 2007): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 99 is a congressional budget resolution. It revises the budget for fiscal year 2007, establishes the budget for fiscal year 2008, and sets spending and revenue targets for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. This resolution outlines overall spending levels for major categories, such as national defense, health, and education, and also specifies revenue and deficit targets for each of those years.
The resolution impacts how Congress will approach spending and revenue decisions over the next several years. It does not directly change any laws or appropriate specific funds but serves as a framework for future legislative action. The bill sets recommended levels for federal revenues, new budget authority, and budget outlays, along with projected deficits and debt levels.
This measure was reported by the House Committee on the Budget and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. The latest action shows a motion to reconsider was laid on the table. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to become effective and guide the budget process.
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Timeline
29 Mar 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 99 do?
- H.Con.Res. 99 is a congressional budget resolution. It revises the budget for fiscal year 2007, establishes the budget for fiscal year 2008, and sets spending and revenue targets for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. This resolution outlines overall spending levels for major categories, such as national defense, health, and education, and also specifies revenue and deficit targets for each of those years. The resolution impacts how Congress will approach spending and revenue decisions over the next several years. It does not directly change any laws or appropriate specific funds but serves as a framework for future legislative action. The bill sets recommended levels for federal revenues, new budget authority, and budget outlays, along with projected deficits and debt levels. This measure was reported by the House Committee on the Budget and committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. The latest action shows a motion to reconsider was laid on the table. As a concurrent resolution, it requires agreement from both the House and the Senate to become effective and guide the budget process.
- Has H.Con.Res. 99 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 99. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 99?
- H.Con.Res. 99 was sponsored by Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] (D-SC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 99?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (29 Mar 2007).
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