Reaffirming the House of Representatives priority over the collection and expenditure of revenue under the Origination Clause of the Constitution.

9/17/2024, 8:48 AM

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) reaffirms its priority over the Senate for all taxation and appropriations in the congressional budget process, (2) reiterates its authority to establish and maintain Section 302(b) suballocations (i.e., appropriations subcommittee allocations) for all subcommittee spending levels, and (3) intends to prioritize fiscal responsibility in FY2025 and all future congressional budget processes.

Bill 118 HRES 1450, also known as the Reaffirming the House of Representatives priority over the collection and expenditure of revenue under the Origination Clause of the Constitution, is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm the House of Representatives' authority in matters related to the collection and expenditure of revenue as outlined in the Origination Clause of the Constitution.

The Origination Clause, found in Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution, states that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives. This clause is meant to ensure that the House, as the chamber closest to the people, has the primary role in decisions related to taxation and government spending.

Bill 118 HRES 1450 seeks to emphasize and uphold the importance of this constitutional provision by reaffirming the House of Representatives' priority in matters of revenue collection and expenditure. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that the House maintains its rightful role in shaping fiscal policy and decisions that impact the nation's finances. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1450 is a reaffirmation of the House of Representatives' authority in matters related to revenue collection and expenditure, in accordance with the Origination Clause of the Constitution.
Congress
118
Number
HRES - 1450
Introduced on
2024-09-16
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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Purpose and Summary

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) reaffirms its priority over the Senate for all taxation and appropriations in the congressional budget process, (2) reiterates its authority to establish and maintain Section 302(b) suballocations (i.e., appropriations subcommittee allocations) for all subcommittee spending levels, and (3) intends to prioritize fiscal responsibility in FY2025 and all future congressional budget processes.

Bill 118 HRES 1450, also known as the Reaffirming the House of Representatives priority over the collection and expenditure of revenue under the Origination Clause of the Constitution, is a piece of legislation that aims to reaffirm the House of Representatives' authority in matters related to the collection and expenditure of revenue as outlined in the Origination Clause of the Constitution.

The Origination Clause, found in Article I, Section 7 of the Constitution, states that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House of Representatives. This clause is meant to ensure that the House, as the chamber closest to the people, has the primary role in decisions related to taxation and government spending.

Bill 118 HRES 1450 seeks to emphasize and uphold the importance of this constitutional provision by reaffirming the House of Representatives' priority in matters of revenue collection and expenditure. By doing so, the bill aims to ensure that the House maintains its rightful role in shaping fiscal policy and decisions that impact the nation's finances. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1450 is a reaffirmation of the House of Representatives' authority in matters related to revenue collection and expenditure, in accordance with the Origination Clause of the Constitution.
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Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the House of Representatives priority over the collection and expenditure of revenue under the Origination Clause of the Constitution.

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Latest Summary11/19/2024

This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) reaffirms its priority over the Senate for all taxation and appropriations in the congressional budget process, (2) reiterates its authority to establish and maintain Section 302(b) suba...

Latest Action9/16/2024
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the j...