HR 16137 · 93th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A bill to provide for a mandatory balanced budget, automatic tax bracket adjustments reflecting increases in the Consumer Price Index, and, after the budget is balanced, increases in personal exemptions and the low income allowance.

Introduced 1974-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Roy, William R. [D-KS-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1974-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires a balanced budget, except in times of war, recession, or high unemployment, as determined by the Congress. Requires tax bracket adjustments reflecting increases in the Consumer Price Index. Requires that budget surpluses be devoted to increasing personal exemptions and the low-income allowance.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat