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Introduced
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
In Committee
03/14/2019
03/14/2019
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 a 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.) The bill also specifies that the House Administration Committee has the authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this bill.
AI Summary
This bill, the Giveback Deficit Reduction Act, requires any unspent funds from the Members' Representational Allowances (the budget authorized for each Member of Congress to support their official and representational 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. The bill also gives the House Administration Committee the authority to prescribe regulations to carry out the Act. The provisions of the bill would apply starting in fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (on 03/14/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1790/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1790/BILLS-116hr1790ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1790/BILLS-116hr1790ih.pdf.pdf |
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