HR 2870 · 102th Congress · Congress
Congressional Budget Office Neutrality Act of 1991
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1991-07-25)
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Congressional Budget Office Neutrality Act of 1991 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act to provide that appointment of the Director of the Congressional Budget Office be made after consideration of recommendations of the chairmen and ranking minority members of the House and Senate Budget Committees. (Current law specifies only the recommendations of such Committees). Requires the Director to carry out duties in an objective and nonpartisan manner. Prohibits the Office from altering information compiled at the request of a Member or committee of the Congress, unless such Member or Committee agrees to the change. Requires the Director to notify the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct or the Senate Select Committee on Ethics of any attempt by any Member or congressional employee to unduly influence the Office with respect to the contents of its response to any request for information or any report. Requires cost analysis estimates of congressional legislation to include direct and indirect costs. Establishes a Congressional Budget Office Board to: (1) provide general oversight of Office operations; (2) approve in advance the undertaking of any studies and reports in add…
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