HR 2443 · 93th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Congressional Budgetary Control Act

Introduced 1973-01-18· Sponsored by Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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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 Rules.(1973-01-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Budgetary Control Act - Provides that within 30 days after the President transmits the budget of the United States Government to Congress for any fiscal year, the Joint Committee on the Budget created under Public Law 92-599 shall determine and report to Congress a recommended maximum limitation of the aggregate amount to be appropriated for such fiscal year. Requires the Congress, within 30 days after such recommendations, to establish by concurrent resolution a maximum limitation on the aggregate amount to be appropriated for such fiscal year. States that no appropriation legislation shall be in order for consideration by the House of Representatives or the Senate which exceeds the fiscal year limitation unless it contains: (1) a rescission of an equivalent amount of unobligated appropriations for the fiscal year; or (2) an amendment increasing the total appropriation limitation. Requires each edition of the House and Senate calendars to include: (1) a list indicating the legislative history of each appropriation bill; and (2) a compilation indicating the appropriations limitation and the aggregate amount appropriated by bills approved by the House, Senate, and Pres…

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