The Budget Calendar Summary

Before the 1st Monday in February:

President transmits proposed budget to Congress

Six Weeks Later:

Congressional committees report budget estimates to Budget Committees

April 15:
Action to be completed on congressional budget resolution.

May 15:
House consideration of annual appropriations bills may begin.

June 15:
Action to be completed on conference committee reports.

June 30:
Action on appropriations bills to be completed by House.

July 15:
President transmits Mid-Session Review of the budget.

October 1:
New Fiscal Year begins.

Related Resources
A Citizen's Guide to the Federal Budget
Prepared by the Office of Management and Budget, this is an excellent analysis of budget preparation and process of funding the American government.