HCONRES-71 : Still Just a Bill


Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2018 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2019-FY2027.

Recommends levels and amounts for FY2018-FY2027 for:

  • federal revenues,
  • new budget authority,
  • budget outlays,
  • deficits (on-budget),
  • debt subject to limit,
  • debt held by the public, and
  • the major functional categories of spending.

Includes reconciliation instructions directing 11 specified House authorizing committees to submit deficit reduction legislation to the House Budget Committee by October 6, 2017.

Sets forth budget enforcement procedures addressing:

  • long-term direct spending;
  • allocations for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism;
  • changes in mandatory programs;
  • estimates of debt service costs, credit programs, macroeconomic effects, and energy saving performance contracts;
  • adjustments to spending levels;
  • advance appropriations;
  • transfers from the general fund of the Treasury to the Highway Trust Fund;
  • Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) guarantee fees; and
  • Federal Reserve System surpluses.

Establishes reserve funds for legislation relating to:

  • the commercialization of air traffic control,
  • investments in national infrastructure,
  • comprehensive tax reform, or
  • the State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Sets forth policy statements on several fiscal and domestic policy issues.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-10-26ResolvingDifferencesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-10-26VoteOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 212 (Roll no. 589). (text: CR H8230-8242)House floor actions
2017-10-26ResolvingDifferencesThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2017-10-26FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 580, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Senate amendment to H. Con. Res. 71.House floor actions
2017-10-26ResolvingDifferencesMrs. Black moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H8230-8254)House floor actions
2017-10-25FloorRule H. Res. 580 passed House.House floor actions
2017-10-24FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 580 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 71 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment and the motion, offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget, that the House concur in the Senate amendment.House floor actions
2017-10-20FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2017-10-19VoteResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 245.Senate
2017-10-19FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6593-6630)Senate
2017-10-18FloorConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6492-6532)Senate
2017-10-17FloorMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6424-6427)Senate
2017-10-17VoteMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 219. (CR S6424)Senate
2017-10-16CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 245.Senate
2017-10-05FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2017-10-05VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 557).House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 71.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole resumed with 10 minutes of general debate on H. Con. Res. 71.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorThe Committee resumed its sitting.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorThe Committee of the Whole rose informally to receive a message.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 553, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Yarmuth amendment in the nature of a substitute.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 553, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the McClintock amendment in the nature of a substitute.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2017-10-05FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7846-7882)House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 71 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorOn motion moved that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorMr. MacArthur moved moved that the committee rise.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7834-7835)House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 71 as unfinished business.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorOn motion that the Committee now rise Agreed to by voice vote.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorMr. Ferguson moved that the Committee now rise.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Scott (VA) substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 553, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) amendment in the nature of a substitute.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Grijalva substitute amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorDEBATE - Pursuant to provisions of H.Res. 533, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 30 mintues of debate on the Grijalva amendment in the nature of a substitute.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with four hours of general debate on H. Con. Res. 71.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorThe Speaker designated the Honorable Doug Lamborn to act as Chairman of the Committee.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 553 and Rule XVIII.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorRule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 71 with 4 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 553. (consideration: CR H7777-7834; text of measure as reported in House: CR H7805-7817)House floor actions
2017-10-04FloorRule H. Res. 553 passed House.House floor actions
2017-10-03FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 553 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 71 with 4 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.House floor actions
2017-07-21CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 172.House floor actions
2017-07-21CommitteeThe House Committee on the Budget reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-240, by Mrs. Black.House floor actions
2017-07-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Diane Black [R] (TN-6)
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Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
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