HR 3575 · 112th Congress · Economics and Public Finance
Legally Binding Budget Act of 2011
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 260.(2012-01-31)
Plain Language Summary
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Legally Binding Budget Act of 2011 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 (CBA) to require joint budget resolutions signed by the President instead of the concurrent resolutions now required (which do not have to be signed by the President). Revises accordingly the congressional procedures for considering joint budget resolutions. Prohibits the consideration of budget-related legislation before the joint budget resolution becomes law. Permits revisions of joint budget resolutions already enacted. Makes a conforming amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Makes it out of order in both chambers to consider any joint budget resolution, amendment, or conference report that contains certain matter prohibited by the CBA, particularly inclusion in the surplus or deficit totals of any outlays and revenue totals of the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program under title II of the Social Security Act. Deems the aggregates, allocations, and any other matters that pertain solely to Congress specified in a joint budget resolution, to operate and be enforceable in both chambers as if such resolution had been enacted notwithstanding a…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 3575, Legally Binding Budget Act of 2012
Jan 27, 2012Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Rules on January 23, 2012
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (18)
18 Republicans