[20170622]IF10680_当国会不同意预算决议时：使用现有预算执行和认定决议.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov June 22, 2017When Congress Does Not Agree on a Budget Resolution: Use of Existing Budget Enforcement and Deeming ResolutionsThe Budget Resolution The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 provides for the annual adoption of a budget resolution, which is meant to reflect an agreement between the House and Senate on a budget plan. The budget resolution does not become lawno money is spent or collected as a result of its adoption. Instead, it is meant to provide an opportunity for Congress to consider and execute an overall budget framework. The budget resolution includes certain spending and revenue levels that become enforceable once both chambers have agreed to the resolution. In addition, agreement on a budget resolution allows Congress to trigger the budget reconciliation process, which provides fast-track procedures in the Senate. Complications May Arise Without a Budget Resolution When Congress does not employ a budget resolution (either because it has not considered a budget resolution or because the chambers have not reached agreement), the consideration of budgetary legislation for the upcoming fiscal year may become complicated. It is likely to be