Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills Topic of CRS Report
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47705) on Feb. 3, 2026, entitled "Congressional Rules Pertaining to Changes in Mandatory Program Spending in Appropriations Bills (CHIMPs)."
The report is written by Drew C. Aherne, Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists:
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SUMMARY
When Congress considers legislation, it takes into accou . . .
The report is written by Drew C. Aherne, Megan S. Lynch and James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialists:
* * *
SUMMARY
When Congress considers legislation, it takes into accou . . .