To most Americans, whether the federal government handles its budget on a yearly or a biennial cycle is not a pressing matter. For Congress, it should be a top priority:A move to biennial budgeting could reduce the negative implications of continuing resolutions (CRs) and omnibuses.
Congress hasn't had a functioning budget process for years. In fact, the last time all standalone discretionary spending bills were enacted on time was for fiscal year 1995. Think about that: A majority of federal lawmakers has never seen the congressional budget process operate as it is supposed to. When something is broken for 20 years, it's time to make changes.
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