EXPLAINER: Budget reconciliation process

Ways and Means Committee members

about request demo faqs   How does Congress make changes to an existing budget resolution? Congress is required to adopt at least one budget resolution every year. The resolution is for internal purposes only, cannot become law and is not signed by the President. Therefore, if the budget resolution requires changes, those changes must be enacted in a separate process called budget reconciliation.  This infographic (a Premium subscriber exclusive) breaks down the process by which Congress can add to existing budget resolutions. As the 117th Congress begins budget reconciliation, make sure you know how this process works.  Download Now     Stay one step ahead with POLITICO Pro. POLITICO Pro's platform is updated every day with new articles, data, documents, and analyses that help you stay a step ahead of major policy movement. Specifically, Pro provides our subscribers: New contact information for key stakeholders Legislative and regulatory tracking tools Analyses on new policies and new rules A comprehensive 2021 Congressional Calendar  And more... Explore all the features and tools included in POLITICO Pro.   Explore Pro   POLITICO Pro POLITICO To manage your settings click here. To unsubscribe from product updates and promotions, click here. Do Not Sell My Info |  Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions | Copyright 2016. All Rights Reserved POLITICO, LLC 1000 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, VA, 22209, USA