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Introduced
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
In Committee
02/07/2019
02/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To require any amounts remaining in Members' Representational Allowances at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the Federal debt. This bill requires appropriations for Member's Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives that remain at the end of the fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit or debt reduction. The Member's Representational Allowance is the budget authorized for each Member of Congress in support of the conduct of official and representational duties.
AI Summary
This bill, the Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act, requires any unspent funds from the Members' Representational Allowance (the budget authorized for each Member of Congress to support their official duties) at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit reduction or to reduce the federal debt. This applies starting in fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent year. The Members' Representational Allowance is the budget authorized for each Member of Congress in support of the conduct of their official and representational duties.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Debbie Lesko (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Steve Chabot (R),
Warren Davidson (R),
Paul Gosar (R),
Mark Meadows (R),
David Schweikert (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 02/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1085/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1085/BILLS-116hr1085ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1085/BILLS-116hr1085ih.pdf.pdf |
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