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US HR5538

US HR5538
Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act


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Introduced
01/03/2020
In Committee
01/03/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to subject certain direct spending programs to annual appropriations, and for other purposes. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the Mandatory Spending Control and Accountability Act, would amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to subject certain direct spending programs (i.e., programs that receive mandatory funding rather than being subject to annual appropriations) to the annual appropriations process starting in fiscal year 2021. The bill defines "direct spending programs" broadly, but excludes Social Security, Medicare, veterans' programs, and TRICARE. The bill also requires the President's budget submission to include information necessary for accurately appropriating funds for these programs and recommendations on legislative changes to bring spending on these programs to a sustainable basis.

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Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/03/2020)

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