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112th Congress
Bill Summary
Implementation of Simpson-Bowles Spending Reductions Act of 2011 - Prohibits the total amount of appropriations to: (1) the White House for the Executive Office of the President and to the President for FY2012-FY2016 from exceeding 85% of the total amount of such appropriations for FY2011, and (2) Congress for such fiscal years from exceeding such a percentage of its FY2011 appropriations as well. Eliminates cost-of-living (COLA) adjustments for Members of Congress during FY2013-FY2015. Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 to extend through December 31, 2015, the freeze on any COLA to the pay of certain federal civilian employees (thus extending such freeze from two to five calendar years). Extends through such date also the prohibition against receipt by a senior executive or senior-level employee of any increase in the rate of basic pay absent a change of position that results in a substantial increase in responsibility or a promotion. Requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to: (1) take appropriate measures to ensure that the total number of federal employees, beginning in FY2015, does not exceed 90% of the total number of federal employees on September 30, 2011; (2) continuously monitor all agencies, make a determination on whether the total number of federal employees in any quarter of a fiscal year exceeds the maximum number allowed by this Act, and notify the President and Congress if the number exceeds the maximum; and (3) ensure that there is no increase in the procurement of service contracts due to this Act unless a cost comparison demonstrates that such contracts would be financially advantageous to the federal government. Allows the President to waive the workforce limitations imposed by this Act in specified circumstances. Requires OMB to take appropriate measures through FY2014 to ensure that agencies shall appoint no more than one employee for every three employees retiring or otherwise separating from government service. Prohibits the total amount of funds appropriated for travel expenses for each agency for each of FY2012-FY2016 from exceeding 80% of the total amount of funds appropriated for FY2011. Directs OMB to coordinate with federal departments and independent agencies to take certain steps to limit government printing costs. Reduces to 80% of the amount for FY2010 the amount made available to the General Services Administration (GSA) for FY2012 and each succeeding fiscal year to acquire new vehicles for the federal fleet. Requires OMB, by sale or auction, to dispose of a quantity of real property worth at least $100 million altogether (with specified exceptions) that is not being used, and will not be used, to meet the needs of the federal government for FY2011-FY2015. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to make it out of order in either chamber to consider a bill, resolution, or any other measure that includes an earmark or limited tax or tariff benefit. Permits waiver of such prohibition in the Senate only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members. Exempts from such prohibition any authorization of appropriations to a federal entity if such authorization is not specifically targeted to a state, locality, or congressional district.
AI Summary
This bill, the Implementation of Simpson-Bowles Spending Reductions Act of 2011, aims to reduce government spending and increase efficiency by implementing several key provisions. It caps appropriations for the White House and Congress at 85% of their fiscal year 2011 levels for fiscal years 2012 through 2016, and eliminates cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Members of Congress from fiscal year 2013 to 2015. The bill also extends a pay freeze for certain federal civilian employees through December 31, 2015, and prohibits pay increases for senior executives and senior-level employees unless they receive a promotion or a substantial increase in responsibility. Furthermore, it mandates that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ensure the federal workforce does not exceed 90% of its September 30, 2011, level by fiscal year 2015, with a hiring restriction of one new employee for every three separations until September 30, 2014, though the President can waive these workforce limitations in cases of national security or emergencies. The bill also cuts agency travel expenses to 80% of their fiscal year 2011 amounts for fiscal years 2012-2016, reduces the General Services Administration's (GSA) budget for acquiring new federal vehicles to 80% of its fiscal year 2010 amount, and requires the sale or auction of at least $100 million in unused federal real property between fiscal years 2011 and 2015. Finally, it amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to prohibit earmarks, which are provisions in legislation that direct funds to specific projects or entities at the request of a Member of Congress, as well as limited tax or tariff benefits, with a waiver requiring a two-thirds vote in the Senate.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (15)
Kelly Ayotte (R),
John Barrasso (R),
Tom Coburn (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Jim DeMint (R),
Michael Enzi (R),
Kay Hutchison (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
Mike Lee (R),
John McCain (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Jeff Sessions (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 12/01/2011)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/1936/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1936is/pdf/BILLS-112s1936is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s1936is/pdf/BILLS-112s1936is.pdf.pdf |
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