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Bill105th CongressFiled Sep 5, 1997Economics and Public Finance
H.R. 2424

To amend the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to eliminate the requirement that a Federal budget deficit must exist in order for the President to use the line-item veto authority.

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 5, 1997)

Amends the Line Item Veto Act of 1996 to remove a requirement that makes the President's line item veto authority contingent on a cancellation (line item veto) reducing the Federal budget deficit.

What just happenedSep 5, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6](R-MI)Sponsor
46 cosponsors13 D33 R
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  1. Sep 5, 1997IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

    Budget Committee
  2. Sep 5, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6923)

  3. Sep 5, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Sep 5, 1997IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House