This bill is an example of what we do in virtually every bill with regard to rescissions. Nevertheless, the parliamentarian has confirmed that this type of amendment would violate the jurisdiction of the Budget committee. Senate Resolution 445, which was adopted in 2004 and reorganized certain Senate committees, is clear that, quote, the Committee on the Budget shall have exclusive jurisdiction over members affecting the Congressional budget process. end quote, including the process and determination by which impoundments must be reported to and considered by Congress. The Appropriations Committee does not have joint jurisdiction. (04:27–04:47)
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Asserts that Senate Resolution 445 gives the Budget Committee exclusive jurisdiction over the budget process.
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