Bill > S625

This bill, titled the Biennial Appropriations Act, proposes a shift to a two-year budgeting and appropriations process for most federal government functions, with defense spending remaining on an annual cycle. This means that instead of Congress approving spending for one fiscal year at a time, they would approve it for two consecutive fiscal years, referred to as a "biennium." The bill amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and Title 31 of the U.S. Code to implement these changes, including adjusting the congressional budget timetable, defining "biennium" as a two-year period, and modifying how budget proposals and appropriations bills are structured and presented. It also introduces new requirements for congressional oversight hearings in years when agencies are not funded through the regular annual appropriations process, and mandates a report from the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the impact and feasibility of a biennial budget process. The goal is to enhance oversight and the performance of the Federal Government by providing a longer-term planning horizon for spending.