Title III of the Congressional Budget Act establishes a specific timetable for the congressional budget process.
First Monday in February
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President submits his budget.
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February 15
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Congressional Budget Office submits report to Budget Committees.
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Not later than 6 weeks after the President submits the budget.
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Committees submit views and estimates to Budget Committees. (Frequently, the House Budget Committee sets own date based on Legislative Calendar)
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April 1
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Senate Budget Committee reports concurrent resolution on the
budget.
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April 15
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Congress completes action on the concurrent resolution on the budget. (This is not signed by the President).*
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May 15
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Annual appropriation bills may be considered in House.
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June 10
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House Appropriations Committee reports last annual appropriation bill.
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June 15
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Congress completes action on reconciliation legislation. (If required by the budget resolution).
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June 30
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House completes action on annual appropriation bills.
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October 1
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Fiscal year begins.
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