United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 4896 — Do Your Job Act

Last action — Referred to House Budget

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Do Your Job Act - Amends the rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives to prohibit a recess or adjournment longer than 24 hours until Congress agrees to a budget resolution that establishes a balanced budget no later than FY2024. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create points of order against either chamber adjourning prior to the passage of all of the annual appropriations bills.

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Action History

  1. Referred to House Budget

  2. Referred to House Rules

  3. Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4896 do?
Do Your Job Act - Amends the rules of the Senate and the House of Representatives to prohibit a recess or adjournment longer than 24 hours until Congress agrees to a budget resolution that establishes a balanced budget no later than FY2024. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to create points of order against either chamber adjourning prior to the passage of all of the annual appropriations bills.
Who sponsors HR 4896?
HR 4896 is sponsored by Reid Ribble (R).
What is the current status of HR 4896?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 4896?
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