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H.Con.Res. 85 (111th)

Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

27 March 2009

Last action

2 April 2009 · Floor

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence, Housing, Energy, Taxation, Education, Budget

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare · Defence · Housing · Energy · Taxation · Education · Budget

Summary

Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2010, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2009, and FY2011-FY2014. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts for FY2009-FY2014 with respect to: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; and (6) debt held by the public. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY2009-FY2014. Sets forth reconciliation instructions for the Committees on: (1) Energy and Commerce; (2) Ways and Means; and (3) Education and Labor. Creates certain deficit-neutral reserve funds, subject to specified conditions, for legislation concerning: (1) health care reform; (2) college access, affordability, and completion; (3) an increase in energy independence; (4) America's veterans and servicemembers; (5) certain tax relief; (6) a 9/11 health program; (7) child nutrition; (8) structural unemployment insurance reforms; (9) child support; (10) the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; (11) home visiting for certain individuals and families; and (12) a low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) trigger. Creates a reserve fund, subject to specified conditions, for legislation concerning reauthorization of surface transportation programs. Creates a current policy reserve fund, subject to specified conditions, for legislation concerning: (1) Medicare improvements; (2) middle-class tax relief; (3) Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) reform; and (4) the Estate and Gift Tax. Prescribes adjustments for direct spending and revenues to maintain such current policy reserves, only if certain conditions and pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) requirements are met. Authorizes adjustments for the LIHEAP program, and prescribes other adjustments for the deposit insurance guarantee commitment (in effect as of the enactment of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 [EESA]). Authorizes or prescribes adjustments to discretionary spending limits, budgetary aggregates, and allocations for: (1) continuing disability reviews, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) redeterminations, and SSI asset verification by the Social Security Administration (SSA); (2) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax compliance; (3) the health care fraud and abuse control program; (4) unemployment insurance improper payments reviews; and (5) a Partnership Fund for Program Integrity Innovation in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). States that new budget authority, outlays, and receipts resulting from adoption of legislation making appropriations for FY2009-FY2010 for overseas deployments and related activities, or appropriations for discretionary spending to meet emergency needs, shall not count for certain purposes of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA). Prohibits House legislation that would require advance appropriations, except certain FY2011 or FY2012 programs, projects, activities, or accounts. Declares the policy of this resolution on: (1) middle-income tax relief and revenues; and (2) defense priorities. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives on: (1) veterans' and servicemembers' health care; (2) homeland security; (3) American innovation and economic competitiveness; (4) pay parity; (5) college affordability; (6) Great Lakes restoration; and (7) the importance of child support enforcement.

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Timeline

  1. 27 March 2009

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.

    Source: Calendars

  2. 27 March 2009

    Reported

    The House Committee on The Budget reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-60, by Mr. Spratt.

    Source: Committee

  3. 27 March 2009

    Reported

    The House Committee on The Budget reported an original measure, H. Rept. 111-60, by Mr. Spratt.

    Source: Committee

  4. 27 March 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 March 2009

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 305 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 85 with 4 hours of general debate. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution.

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 April 2009

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Ellen O. Tauscher to act as Chairwoman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 April 2009

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 305 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 April 2009

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 85 with 4 hours of general debate. The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution.

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 April 2009

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 305. (consideration: CR H4370-4393)

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 April 2009

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 305 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  11. 2 April 2009

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 April 2009

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 196 (Roll no. 192). (text: CR H4431-4437)

    Source: Floor

  13. 2 April 2009

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 196 (Roll no. 192).(text: CR H4431-4437)

    Source: Floor

  14. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H4487)

    Source: Floor

  15. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H. Con. Res. 85.

    Source: Floor

  16. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

  17. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with the remaining one hour of general debate on H. Con. Res. 85.

    Source: Floor

  18. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H. Con. Res. 85 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

  19. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4415-4487)

    Source: Floor

  20. 2 April 2009

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 2 April 2009

    Floor

    Mrs. Maloney moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

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