During the congressional recess, House leaders are reportedly continuing efforts to bridge Republican disagreements over a proposed budget resolution that follows a bipartisan deal last fall to loosen spending caps by $30 billion for Fiscal 2017.
Some House Republicans want to either scrap that deal or ensure that there will also be $30 billion in cuts to entitlement programs. Democratic opposition would likely block either of those options in the Senate, and some Republicans want to make sure the Pentagon receives its additional funding.
During the congressional recess, House leaders are reportedly continuing efforts to bridge Republican disagreements over a proposed budget resolution that follows a bipartisan deal last fall to loosen spending caps by $30 billion for Fiscal 2017.
Some House Republicans want to either scrap that deal or ensure that there will also be $30 billion in cuts to entitlement programs. Democratic opposition would likely block either of those options in the Senate, and some Republicans want to make sure the Pentagon receives its additional funding.
Failure to pass a budget resolution would likely derail hopes of Republican leaders for a more orderly budget process this year. The House Budget Committee approved the proposed resolution on a 20-16 vote two weeks ago, but continued opposition within the Republican ranks led House leaders to delay floor action.
A budget resolution establishes revenue and spending goals for the coming decade, providing a framework for lawmakers to approve 12 appropriations bills for the coming fiscal year.
While some appropriations work for Fiscal 2017 began last week, lack of a budget resolution could make it extremely difficult for all of the appropriations work to get done.
