HR 859 · 96th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1979

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]· 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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1979 - Establishes limitations on the congressional budget to limit total, Federal budget outlays for any fiscal year after September 30, 1982, to 20 percent of the gross national product for the preceding year. Requires any proposed legislation which would violate such limitations be ruled out of order in either the House or the Senate. States that the requirements established by this Act shall not apply during a period of national emergency.…

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