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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

Summary of Bill HRES 1450

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1450

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.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1450

Bill HRES 1450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2024. Bill HRES 1450 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2024.  Bill HRES 1450's most recent activity was 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1450

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1450

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1450

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

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