A bill to require that all legislative matters be available and fully scored by CBO 72 hours before consideration by any subcommittee or committee of the Senate or on the floor of the Senate.

S. 1772 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Oct 8, 2009, sponsored by Jim Bunning with 26 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Oct 8, 2009
Co-sponsors: 26
Policy area: Congress

What it does

Amends Rule XXVI (Committee Procedure) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make it out of order in a subcommittee or committee to proceed to any legislative matter unless the legislative matter and a final budget scoring for it by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) have been publicly available on the Internet, on the official committee and CBO websites, in searchable form 72 hours before proceeding (excluding Saturdays,…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jim Bunning (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 26 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedOct 8, 2009
Passed the Senate—
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 176. (Oct 13, 2009)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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