HR 11188 · 94th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

A bill to limit the period of authorization of new budget authority and to require comprehensive review and study of existing programs for which continued budget authority is proposed to be authorized by committees of the Congress.

Introduced 1975-12-16· Sponsored by Rep. Flowers, Walter [D-AL-7]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1975-12-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits the authorization of budget authority for a period of more than four years for laws enacted ofter the effective date of this Act. Limits to four years the budget authorization of existing laws which provide such authorization for a period of more than four years. Limits to six years the budget authorization of existing laws which provide such authorization for an unspecified number of years. Requires Congressional committees to conduct a comprehensive review and study of existing programs in considering legislation budget authority for such programs.…

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