HR 3964 · 111th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Spending, Deficit, and Debt Control Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-29· Sponsored by Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]· House

Bill Progress

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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Ways and Means(2009-10-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Spending, Deficit, and Debt Control Act of 2009 - Enhanced Spending Control and Budget Enforcement Act of 2009 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to require joint (currently, concurrent) budget resolutions signed by the President. Repeals the requirement for submission to the House of Representatives of an allocation and sub-allocations, consistent with the discretionary spending levels in the most recently agreed to budget resolution, in the event that no new budget resolution becomes law before April 15 of any year. Prescribes procedures for expedited consideration in each chamber of a presidential veto of a budget resolution. Revises requirements for adjustments for emergencies. Provides for a reserve fund for emergencies. Prescribes requirements for biennial budget resolutions, appropriations Acts, and government strategic and performance plans instead of annual ones if the President and Congress so agree. Spending Enforcement and Reform Act of 2009 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to establish discretionary spending limits for FY2011-FY2019. Prescribes certain deficit control enforcement mechanisms for su…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Republicans