Amendment in the nature of a substitute constitutes the alternative budget plan proposed by the Democratic Caucus and appears on page H2884 of the Congressional Record of April 15, 2011.

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Amendment Number
259
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute constitutes the alternative budget plan proposed by the Democratic Caucus and appears on page H2884 of the Congressional Record of April 15, 2011.
Purpose
A substitute amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-62 to reduce deficits gradually to avoid disrupting the recovery and reaches primary balance by 2018 while protecting guarantees to seniors and investments that are essential for the well-being of our citizens. Would also make strategic investments in education, innovation, and infrastructure, while restraining the growth in overall discretionary spending. Would extend middle-income tax relief and streamlines the tax code to remove special interest tax breaks that distort economic activity.
Congress
112
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Apr 15, 2011
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Van Hollen amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 166 - 259 (Roll no. 276).
Latest Action Time
13:11:50
Submitted Date
Apr 15, 2011
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Feb 3, 2022
Amendment 259 — Informed