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H.R. 1868: To prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.

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John Yarmuth

Sponsor. Representative for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: Apr 9, 2021
Introduced
Mar 12, 2021
117th Congress (2021–2023)
Status

Passed Senate with Changes (back to House) on Mar 25, 2021

This bill has been passed in the House and the Senate, but the Senate made changes and sent it back to the House on March 25, 2021.

The House Majority Leader indicated on Apr 9, 2021 that this bill may be considered in the week ahead.

Prognosis
77% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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History

Mar 12, 2021
 
Introduced

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Mar 12, 2021
 
Text Published

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Mar 19, 2021
 
Passed House (Senate next)

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Mar 25, 2021
 
Passed Senate with Changes (back to House)

The Senate passed the bill with changes not in the House version and sent it back to the House to approve the changes.

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Apr 9, 2021
 
On House Schedule

The House indicated that this bill would be considered in the week ahead.

Apr 9, 2021
 
Text Published

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If this bill has further action, the following steps may occur next:
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House Approves Senate Changes

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Signed by the President

H.R. 1868 is a bill in the United States Congress.

A bill must be passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and then be signed by the President to become law.

Bills numbers restart every two years. That means there are other bills with the number H.R. 1868. This is the one from the 117th Congress.

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