Bill105th CongressFiled Feb 12, 1998Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 3228
To amend the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to add the requirement that if Federal budget is in surplus then the vetoed item shall be used to reduce the public debt.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 12, 1998)
Amends the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to authorize the President to use the line item veto if the President determines that a cancellation will reduce the Federal budget deficit (current law) or, if the budget is in surplus, be used to reduce the public debt.
What just happenedFeb 12, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Who’s behind it
Rep. John, Christopher [D-LA-7](D-LA)Sponsor
22 cosponsors17 D5 R
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 12, 1998
- Feb 12, 1998IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
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Introduced in House
- Feb 12, 1998IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House