HR 2159 · 99th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Line Item Veto Appropriation Rescission Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-04-22· Sponsored by Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3]· 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.(1985-04-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Line Item Veto Appropriation Rescission Act of 1985 - Permits the President to rescind any line item appropriation which he determines will not be required to carry out the full objectives or scope of programs for which it is provided. Permits such a rescission for general fiscal policy or other reasons as well. Requires the President to transmit a specified report to the Congress before effecting such a rescission. Permits the Congress to enact legislation disapproving such rescission or line item veto appropriations.…

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