Time Table of the Budget Process
Title III of the Congressional Budget Act establishes a specific timetable for the congressional budget process.
| On or Before: | Action to be completed: |
|---|---|
| First Monday in February | President submits his budget. |
| February 15 | Congressional Budget Office submits report to Budget Committees. |
| Not later than 6 weeks after the President submits the budget. | Committees submit views and estimates to Budget Committees. (Frequently, the House Budget Committee sets own date based on Legislative Calendar) |
| April 1 | Senate Budget Committee reports concurrent resolution on the budget. |
| April 15 | Congress completes action on the concurrent resolution on the budget. (This is not signed by the President).* |
| May 15 | Annual appropriation bills may be considered in House. |
| June 10 | House Appropriations Committee reports last annual appropriation bill. |
| June 15 | Congress completes action on reconciliation legislation. (If required by the budget resolution). |
| June 30 | House completes action on annual appropriation bills. |
| October 1 | Fiscal year begins. |
