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H.R. 3877 (116th)

Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019

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Introduced

23 July 2019

Last action

2 August 2019 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 116-37.

Sponsors

John Yarmuth, Richard Neal

Subjects

Defence, Budget

Source updated

28 May 2025

Defence · Budget

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Summary

Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019 This bill increases discretionary spending limits, suspends the debt limit, and modifies budget enforcement procedures. The bill increases the FY2020 and FY2021 discretionary spending limits for defense and nondefense spending. The bill also (1) specifies limits for Overseas Contingency Operations funding, which is exempt from discretionary spending limits; and (2) requires the FY2020 discretionary spending limits to be adjusted to accommodate specified funding for the 2020 Census. The bill suspends the public debt limit through July 31, 2021. On August 1, 2021, the limit will be increased to accommodate obligations issued during the suspension period. The bill also includes provisions that set forth procedures for enforcing spending and revenue levels consistent with this bill as if they were included in congressional budget resolutions for FY2020 and FY2021; specify limits on advance appropriations; extend the sequestration (automatic spending cuts) for certain mandatory spending programs through FY2029; extend the authority to collect certain customs user fees through FY2029; extend and modify Senate points of order regarding advance appropriations, certain changes in mandatory programs (CHIMPs), and designations of funds for Overseas Contingency Operations; and reset the balances on the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) scorecards established by the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010.

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Timeline

  1. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 July 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 July 2019

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 519 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.

    Source: Floor

  5. 25 July 2019

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511). (text: CR H7398-7401)

    Source: Floor

  6. 25 July 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 July 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 284 - 149 (Roll no. 511).(text: CR H7398-7401)

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 July 2019

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 519. (consideration: CR H7398-7409)

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 July 2019

    Reported

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3877 and H.R. 549 under closed rules. Resolution also waives clause 6(a) of Rule XIII, requiring a two-thirds vote waiver to consider a rule on the same day it is reported from the Rules Committee against any resolution reported through the legislative day of July 26, 2019.

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 July 2019

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 July 2019

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S5125)

    Source: Floor

  12. 29 July 2019

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Ordered Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 165, pursuant to the order of July 25, 2019.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 30 July 2019

    Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (CR S5178)

    Source: Floor

  14. 1 August 2019

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  15. 1 August 2019

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  16. 1 August 2019

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5281, S5284-5289)

    Source: Floor

  17. 1 August 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 28. Record Vote Number: 262.

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 August 2019

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 116-37.

    Source: President

  19. 2 August 2019

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 2 August 2019

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

1 August 2019 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3877 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 67 · No 28 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

25 July 2019 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 284 · No 149 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 0

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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