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- H.R.3228
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.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Feb. 12, 1998
- Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (18 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
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| Feb. 12, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher John (D-La.) |