How are appropriation bills created?
The president submits a budget to Congress for the federal government every fiscal year (October 1 through September 30). Congress must then pass appropriations bills to provide money to carry out government programs for that year.
What bills originate in the House of Representatives?
Article I, Section 7, Clause 1: All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives; but the Senate may propose or concur with Amendments as on other Bills.
Where does a Appropriation Bill start?
By precedent, appropriations originate in the House, with the Senate following suit. Congress generally passes three types of appropriation measures. General appropriation bills provide budget authority to multiple agencies for the next fiscal year.
Where do appropriations come from?
How do the two houses vote on their appropriations bills?
After the House and the Senate have each voted on its versions of an appropriations bill, a conference committee meets. That committee consists of equal number of House and Senate members who reconcile any differences between the spending bills.
Where can bills be introduced?
A bill can be introduced in either chamber of Congress by a senator or representative who sponsors it. Once a bill is introduced, it is assigned to a committee whose members will research, discuss, and make changes to the bill.
Where does a bill go after it is introduced in the House?
First, a representative sponsors a bill. The bill is then assigned to a committee for study. If released by the committee, the bill is put on a calendar to be voted on, debated or amended. If the bill passes by simple majority (218 of 435), the bill moves to the Senate.
What is the difference between authorization bills and appropriation bills?
First, authorization bills establish, continue, or modify agencies or programs. Second, appropriations measures may provide spending for the agencies and programs previously authorized. Authorization acts establish, continue, or modify agencies or programs.