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The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2019: Changes to the BCA and Debt Limit.

Authors :
Driessen, Grant A.
Lynch, Megan S.
Source :
Congressional Research Service: Report; 8/5/2019, p5-7, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article highlights the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2019 and changes to the Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011. Topics include the enactment of BBA 2019, raise of the discretionary spending limits (caps) that was implemented by the BCA of 2011 for fiscal year 2020 and 2021; and other BCA-related changes, including an extension of the mandatory sequester through fiscal year 2029 and suspension of the statutory debt limit until August 1, 2021.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07317069
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Congressional Research Service: Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
138786465