HR 649 · 97th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.(1981-01-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1981 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to limit total Federal budget outlays to 20 percent of the gross national product for any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1985. Requires any proposed legislation which would violate such limitations to 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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