Bill117th CongressFiled May 18, 2022Economics and Public Finance
S. 4249
A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 18, 2022)
This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 3%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
What just happenedMay 18, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 18, 2022
- May 18, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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Introduced in Senate